Summit County, OH – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to move over and slow down for roadside workers after releasing dashcam footage showing a close call on a busy Ohio highway.
According to the Patrol, the video—shared ahead of National Move Over Day on October 18—shows construction workers on-site as a vehicle fails to move over, narrowly avoiding a potential crash. The driver involved was cited for violating Ohio’s “Move Over” law.
The law requires motorists to shift lanes or reduce speed when approaching vehicles with flashing lights, including tow trucks, emergency responders, and construction crews. Officials say it’s not just a legal obligation but a lifesaving one.
“Whether it’s a tow truck operator, construction worker, or law enforcement officer, they all deserve a safe space to work,” the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in the post. “Be the reason they get home safely. Move over. Slow down. Every time.”
The reminder comes as Ohio joins states nationwide in observing National Move Over Day, an annual initiative aimed at reducing roadside injuries and fatalities among first responders and workers.
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