SELKIRK, NY — An officer was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on Interstate 87 heading north. The crash happened while the officer was performing a traffic stop. The trooper is in the hospital receiving treatment. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. In the meantime, State Police highlight the importance of the move over law in a statement.
This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of traffic safety and the Move Over Law, which requires drivers to slow down and move over for ALL vehicles stopped on the roadside. This law is not just a recommendation—it is a critical measure to protect the lives of the men and women who risk theirs every day in service to the public and fellow community members.
The Move Over law was first enacted 15 years ago, only applying to police officers. In 2023, it was expanded to any vehicle on the side of the road. CBS6 spoke to attorney Paul Harding about how the law has evolved since then…