Another emergency vehicle struck by driver as Michigan State Police work different crash

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. – Authorities are reminding drivers of Michigan’s Move Over Law after a driver hit a police cruiser in Shiawassee County.

Michigan’s expanded “Move Over” law took effect back in 2019. It required drivers to slow to 10 mph below the posted speed limit and yield their lane when passing police or emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

It happened Saturday on I-69. According to authorities, a Michigan State Police trooper from Flint was in the driver’s seat of their cruiser when he was struck. The trooper was reportedly on the scene policing a crash that happened earlier when they were hit.

The police cruiser was significantly damaged, but no injuries were reported.

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Move Over Law

Despite every state having its own Move Over law, the United States Bureau of Labor said 67% of people have no idea those laws even exist.

Drivers are required to slow down and move over for stationary emergency vehicles. If drivers can’t move over due to traffic, weather or other road conditions, drivers must slow down and pass with caution.

Drivers who don’t pull over or slow down could be issued a citation with a $400 fine and two points on their license. If a driver causes injuries or death, it becomes a felony with significant jail time.