Illinois Tow Company Spreading the Word on Move-Over/Slow Down Law

In the wake of the death of tower Ross Booker in Champaign, Illinois, the tow company that he worked for, Tatman’s Towing, is making efforts to increase awareness of Scott’s Law, which mandates that drivers slow down and change lanes.  

“Since this tragedy, the amount of people who have shared that they didn’t know about this law is staggering,” owner Jim Hampton said. “It’s a matter of saving lives.” 

One way Hampton has addressed this lack of public knowledge is through an advertising campaign, which features signs around town. Henson launched a digital billboard public-service announcement in tribute to Mr. Booker and hopes to take the campaign “a step further” and eventually get the attention of local lawmakers. 

“We need to do more, get in touch with lawmakers and make sure we do something different,” said the 30-year veteran of the towing business who has owned Tatman’s for 16 years. “When tragedies like this happen, people jump on the bandwagon, but once it fades and people go on about their lives, people start forgetting. We need to keep this campaign going.”  Source