Washington State Patrol performed emphasis patrols for its Move Over law on Snohomish County freeways between 8 and 9 p.m. Wednesday, resulting in 37 cars being stopped, Trooper Jacob Kennett tweeted.
Of the 37 cars that were stopped, 13 were “aggressive drivers,” 17 received Move Over law tickets, and two had suspended licenses.
According to WSP, the Move Over law applies when drivers see an emergency vehicle, tow truck, work zone, or emergency scene that is stationary or slow moving on the road.
Drivers are required to move over in this case, and if they aren’t able they must slow down by at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit.
#EmphasisPatrol 🚔🚨: On June 22, 2022, Snohomish County Freeway detachment 2 performed a move over law emphasis between 8pm and 9pm.
— Trooper Jacob Kennett (@wspd7pio) June 23, 2022
They stopped 37 total cars, 13 of which were aggressive drivers, wrote 17 move over law tickets, and 2 suspended drivers. Good work detachment 2!
What is the Move Over Law? Whenever you see an emergency vehicle, tow truck, work zone, or emergency scene that is stationary or slow moving you are required to move over, but if you’re not able to you must slow down by at least 10MPH below the posted speed limit. pic.twitter.com/r5gCWPRfTu
— Trooper Jacob Kennett (@wspd7pio) June 23, 2022
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