AAA and other traffic safety partners around South Dakota are recognizing National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 17th to raise awareness of the dangers roadside workers face and to promote compliance with South Dakota’s Slow Down, Move Over law, which applies to all vehicles occupying the shoulder using amber, yellow, or blue warning lights.
Shawn Steward of Triple-A South Dakota is urging drivers to stay focused. “Ease off the accelerator as soon as you see flashing lights, hazard lights, or a stopped vehicle, and just be prepared to slow down as you pass by,” said Steward. “And then, of course, the other part of the law is move over.”
If you cannot move over, slow down and pass with caution. Reduce your speed to a safe, reasonable pace and proceed carefully unless directed otherwise by emergency personnel.
Recent traffic crash analysis by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that more than 75% of all roadside deaths occur after dark.