State Troopers are Collaborating to Enhance Enforcement of Move-Over Laws
Law enforcement agencies in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are teaming up for a special traffic enforcement event focused on a simple but crucial rule: move over for emergency vehicles. This enhanced operation will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.
If you’re not familiar with “move over” laws, here’s a quick breakdown. These laws require drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks, utility vehicles, or highway crews that are stopped on the side of the road with flashing lights. In Arkansas, these lights can be blue, red, amber, white, or even green. If moving over isn’t safe, drivers are expected to slow down significantly and pass with caution.
Why is this important? Because failing to move over can put lives at risk. First responders and road workers are especially vulnerable when stopped on the shoulder, and giving them space is a basic way to keep them safe. Violating Arkansas’ move over law can cost you big—fines range from $250 to $1,000, and repeat offenses can even lead to jail time or a suspended license.
But there’s another part of driving safety that often gets overlooked: hanging out in the left lane when you’re not passing. While this operation focuses on move-over violations, it’s a good reminder that hogging the left lane can also be dangerous—and it ties into overall traffic safety.
When drivers stay in the left lane without passing, it can back up traffic, increase road rage, and force other drivers to weave through lanes to get around slower vehicles. This creates a ripple effect of unsafe lane changes and sudden braking, which raises the risk of accidents. Slower drivers in the left lane also make it harder for emergency vehicles to get through traffic quickly, which defeats the purpose of the move over laws in the first place.
So whether you’re cruising on a road trip or commuting to work, remember: move over for emergency vehicles, and don’t block the left lane unless you’re actively passing. It’s not just the law—it’s a way to help everyone on the road stay safe.
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