Waukesha, WI – Drivers across Wisconsin are being reminded to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles as the state marks National Move Over Day on Friday, October 18.
According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, the Wisconsin “Move Over Law” (Wis. Stat. s. 346.072) requires all drivers to either change lanes or reduce speed when approaching a stopped emergency or roadside vehicle with flashing lights. The rule aims to protect law enforcement officers, tow truck drivers, and other roadside responders.
“Thank you to all who follow Wisconsin’s move over laws — you help keep our deputies safe,” the department wrote in a recent post.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration both emphasize that these actions can prevent serious roadside crashes and save lives.
Drivers can review the law through state resources at WisconsinDOT.gov and NHTSA.gov, which outline penalties for violations and safety guidelines for motorists.
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