Illinois Governor Proclaims “Move Over Day”

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed October 15 as “Move Over Day.” The new law is designed to promote safe driving behavior and encourage motorists to move over for all vehicles, not just emergency vehicles, stopped on the side of the roadway, the Illinois State Police said. 

The Illinois State Police said they are committed to reducing traffic crash fatalities and limiting the risk of being hit while on the roadside. 

“We cannot overstate the importance of the simple act of slowing down and moving over when there is a vehicle on the side of the road,” ISP Director Brendan Kelly said. 

“We thank Governor Pritzker for this proclamation. It is important to have the public’s support to protect the first responders who come to the rescue of motorists, as well as drivers who are with their disabled vehicle,” AAA Auto Club Group Spokesperson Molly Hart said. 

State police say they have increased enforcement details to ticket and arrest drivers who fail to follow the law. 

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