Indianapolis, IN – Drivers across Indiana are being reminded to “Move Over or Slow Down” this weekend as the state observes National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 18. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Indiana State Police (ISP) say the reminder is meant to protect emergency responders, utility crews, and disabled motorists stopped along highways.
According to INDOT and ISP, Indiana’s Move Over Law—first enacted in 1999 and updated in 2023—requires drivers to switch lanes away from any vehicle displaying flashing lights. If unable to safely move over, motorists must slow down at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit.
“Unfortunately, we continue to see responders and stranded drivers struck and seriously injured,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott. “These incidents are often preventable when drivers simply pay attention and move over.”
The law now covers police, firefighters, tow truck operators, highway maintenance crews, and any vehicle stopped with flashing lights. Violators may face a Class B infraction and fines.
INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist added that moving over “not only protects emergency workers, but everyone stopped on the side of the road.”
Authorities encourage Hoosiers to follow traffic updates through 511in.org or the INDOT mobile app, and to take the state’s “Buckle Up, Phone Down” challenge promoting safer driving behavior.
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