A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. It also urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws. Move over laws generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when an emergency or rescue activity is taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if the motorist is unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.

Congress
118

Number
SRES - 476

Introduced on
2023-11-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. It also urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws. Move over laws generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when an emergency or rescue activity is taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if the motorist is unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
First responders and emergency personnel
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/7/2024

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. It also urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state mo...


Latest Action11/28/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641)