HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — The Horry County Police Department is renewing a critical safety message for drivers across South Carolina: “Slow Down and Move Over.”
In a public statement and video message released on September 19, Sgt. Ken Kovarsky urged motorists to take the state’s Move Over Law seriously — emphasizing that too many first responders have been injured or killed by careless drivers who fail to change lanes or slow down near emergency scenes.
“You’ve seen the tragic headlines. You’ve heard the warnings,” Sgt. Kovarsky said. “When you see emergency crews up ahead, slow down and move over. It takes a team to keep a community safe.”
A Life-Saving Reminder
The department’s message comes amid rising concern over roadside fatalities involving emergency personnel across the state. Police say far too often, speeding or distracted drivers pass dangerously close to stopped emergency vehicles, putting officers, firefighters, EMTs, and tow operators at serious risk…