West Virginia Strengthens Move Over Law: New Protections for Road Maintenance Workers and Stranded Drivers
West Virginia drivers are often reminded of the critical importance of keeping safe distances when approaching emergency vehicles. Effective today, the state’s Move Over law has been updated to include road maintenance workers and stranded motorists, clarifying the obligations of drivers in these situations. Under the enhanced law, motorists must safely change lanes when approaching vehicles with flashing lights, which now encompasses tow trucks, construction vehicles, and maintenance crews. If changing lanes is not an option, drivers are required to reduce their speed significantly. Lori Weaver Hawkins, public affairs manager for AAA Bluegrass, emphasized the … Read more