ISP reminds drivers about the state’s ‘Move Over’ law

Posted on December 23, 2021
So far this year, 22 state police squad cars have been hit by Scott’s Law violators, injuring 13 troopers. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)

By IIS Radio

SPRINGFIELD – This is Scott’s Law Day in Illinois; a time to remind the driving public that they need to move over when they see flashing lights on the side of the road.

Motorists need to slow down and change lanes when they see a vehicle pulled over with its hazards or emergency lights on. Those that don’t face heavy penalties says Illinois State Police Sergeant Delila Garcia.

“When someone violates Scott’s Law they commit a business offense and they face a fine of no less than $250 or no more than $10,000 for a first offense,” said Garcia. “If that violation results in an injury to another person they will be suspended for a mandatory period of anywhere between six months to two years.”

So far this year, 22 state police squad cars have been hit by Scott’s Law violators, injuring 13 troopers.

The law is named after Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Scott Gillen who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting at a crash scene in 2000.

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