RSO cracking down on ‘Move Over’ violations

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  - Riverside County deputies say too many drivers are failing to follow the state’s “Move Over” law, putting first responders and tow truck operators at serious risk.

“We’ve been noticing a lot of vehicles just drive the speed limit right past you, within a foot of us, as we’re doing a traffic stop,”  Deputy Sheriff Paul Abrego with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Move Over law require drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency or utility vehicles with flashing emergency or hazard lights, to protect personnel…

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