Two states have passed legislation to protect the safety of utility workers through ‘Move Over’ laws, which require drivers to change lanes when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle.
Missouri motorists may be required to move over for utility trucks at work, pending new legislation.
A roadside collision between an SUV and bucket truck lead to serious injuries for both employee and civilian.
Massachusetts State Rep. Harold Naughton is trying to pass a new bill in an attempt to equally protect emergency and utility workers from danger.
A utility worker died after he was hit by an allegedly drunk driver while working on the side of the road, and was then pinned between the vehicle and his truck in Florence, Ky.
Cleveland Utilities is ramping up its efforts to keep workers safe. The utility recently added “move over” bumper stickers to its fleet, as a visual reminder to drivers on top of the flashing lights, cones, and signs.
Florida motorists are now required to move over or slow down when passing utility services vehicles and sanitation vehicles. Towing trucks and law enforcement vehicles were already protected under the law.
In an effort to help protect utility crews that often work during storms and other severe weather, Okaloosa Republican Sen. Greg Evers filed a bill in December that would force drivers to slow down or move over a lane when approaching a utility vehicle on the side of a road.
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