State Police wrote over 1,300 tickets in three-week Move Over crackdown this year

Posted on March 19, 2021
Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly promotes “Scott’s Law,” which requires drivers to slow down and – if it’s safe – move over if there’s a vehicle – with flashing lights – stopped along the side of the road. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Dave Dahl

SPRINGFIELD – State police wrote more than 1300 tickets in a three-week Move Over crackdown this year.

Move Over, also known as Scott’s Law – honoring a first responder killed by a driver who did not move over – carries a fine of no less than $250. You have to slow down and – provided it’s safe – change lanes when you come upon a car or truck stopped along the side of the road and with its hazard lights on.

“It’s to protect those that are on the road, whether it’s motorist-assist or the trooper themselves,” said Lt. Col. Margaret McGreal at a news conference at ISP headquarters in Springfield, drivers are “more understanding once we explain to them why we’re doing what we’re doing.”

Dave Dahl can be reached at [email protected]. 

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