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119-sres-527119th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Sponsored By: Senator Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Passed Senate

Summary

Responder safety through move over laws. This resolution recognizes traffic incident management responders and urges wider public awareness of State move over laws to reduce roadside injuries and deaths.

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  • Responders: It highlights law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, tow operators, and transportation workers as traffic incident management responders. It cites that 46 responders were killed in roadside collisions in 2024.
  • Motorists: It reminds drivers to slow down, move over, and stay alert when passing roadside incidents. It notes each State has a move over law that generally requires changing lanes or slowing when emergency activity is present.
  • Organizations: It supports the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosting Crash Responder Safety Week in November. It urges national, State, and regional incident management groups to promote a National Move Over Law Day and spread awareness.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

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