08/01/2024
In 2003 a Kentucky Law passed (KRS 189.930) to require motorist to “slow down or move over” on a Kentucky roadway when a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or construction vehicle is stopped on the side of the roadway in the same direction.
July 15, 2024 the same law was expanded to require passing motorist to “slow down or move over” for ANY stopped vehicle on the highway when passing in the same direction when the stopped vehicle displays some type of warning signal (flashers, flares, reflectors) etc.
In Kentucky alone there were 32 reported deaths in crashes between 2019 and 2024, involving individuals leaving or approaching their vehicles while stopped on Kentucky roadways.
August 1st - August 15th the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is launching a campaign for the “Move Over Initiatve.”
If you see a stopped vehicle on the highway in the same direction, signal and move to the opposite lane when safe to do so. If you cannot “move over” slow your vehicle and proceed through the hazard area.
