Bill > SRes734

This Resolution expresses the Senate's support for a National Move Over Law Day, aiming to increase public awareness and adherence to existing state "move over" laws. These laws, which require drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or roadside incidents, are crucial for protecting traffic incident management responders, a group that includes law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services, tow truck operators, and transportation workers. The Resolution highlights the dangers these responders face, noting that 65 such individuals were killed in roadside collisions in 2021, often due to distracted driving. It urges national, state, and regional organizations to actively promote these laws and educate the public about the severe consequences of not following them, emphasizing that raising public awareness is a key challenge in ensuring these safety measures are effectively observed.