Drivers in Florida reminded to ‘move over’ for emergency and service vehicles in January

January is Move Over Month in Florida.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is reminding drivers to move over for law enforcement officers, first responders, and other public servants while they provide critical services at the side of the roadway.

“The Move Over Law protects the men and women who call the road their office each day and ensures that they make it home safely to their families,” said FLHSMV Executive Director Terry L Rhodes.

“Law enforcement, first responders, and service, utility, and construction professionals provide critical services to motorists in one of the most dangerous work environments.

“It is critical that motorists abide by the law and move over or slow down for these brave workers so that they can do their job and most importantly, make it home safely each day.”

Throughout the month of January, FHP troopers will continue to educate the public, individuals not complying with the Move Over Law, and other motorists they come into contact with.

All 50 states in the US have Move Over laws in place.

FLHSMV is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Association, and AAA – The Auto Club Group to drive the Move Over message home to ensure all emergency and service professionals that work on and along Florida’s roadways Arrive Alive in 2023.