Move Over Special Enforcement This Week

(Radio Iowa)

A special traffic enforcement effort starts today (Monday) across the state focusing on the state’s “Move Over” law. Tony Higgins with Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force says the law is a safety issue on busy highways.

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Higgins says the original law was modified to add other vehicles.

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There are a lot of videos online of officers in other states almost getting hit during traffic stops along the highway.

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He says it’s all part of paying attention to your driving and not getting distracted.

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Higgins says you should think about what it would be like if you were stuck along the roadway.

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Higgins works for the Ankeny Police Department and says officers all across the state will be watching for move over violations throughout this week. You could get a ticket for 210 dollars for failing to move over.