Gov. Hochul Recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week With New Proclamation

Gov. Hochul Recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week With New Proclamation

New York State Department of Transportation, via Facebook

Crash Responder Safety Week in New York

For 10 years, the National Operations Center of Excellence has been honoring Crash Responders with Crash Responder Safety Week in November.

This year CRSW runs from November 17th through the 21st.

According to their website, Crash Responder Safety Week "affords a unique opportunity for every Traffic Incident Management community member to make a difference individually and jointly for roadway safety during traffic incidents."

They explain that this week is a way for the nation to come together and teach each other about keeping crash responders safe on the road. This years theme "Safety Starts With You — Slow Down and Move Over!”.

New York State is participating in Crash Responder Safety Week and Governor Hochul has issued a special proclamation.

Gov. Hochul Issues Crash Responder Safety Week Proclamation

When detailing Crash Responder Safety Week, the New York State Department of Transportation and Gov. Hochul shared the harsh reality of the dangerous on NYS roads.

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They did so by sharing video footage of a terrifying accident from late last year.

The NYS DOT writes:

Crashes like this one from earlier this year are a stark reminder of why we can’t say it enough - when you see police, firefighters, highway workers, or tow truck operators on the roadside, slow down, move over, and stay alert.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation that recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week. The Governor teamed up with the New York State Police, the NYS DOT, NYS Thruway Authority and the New York State Bridge Authority to "remind drivers to slow down and safely move over for emergency vehicles stopped on or next to a roadway."
You can view the full proclamation HERE.

Move Over Laws in the Empire State

Gov. Hochul said in a press release "“We can’t say it enough – when you see police, firefighters, highway workers and tow truck drivers responding to a crash – slow down, move over and stay alert."

Adding:

“We have zero tolerance for drivers who continue to put our first responders and maintenance workers in harm’s way. Troopers will be out in force during this period to ensure that motorists are being safe and obeying the law.

According to New York State if drivers don't abide by the Move Over law they can be fined anywhere between $150 to $450 for a third violation.

THIS is Why You Should Move Over

The New York State Move Over Law was enacted in 2012 to protect law enforcement officers, emergency workers, tow and service vehicle operators, and other maintenance workers stopped along roadways while performing their duties. This is what happens when you don't move over. It's not only dangerous, it's the law!

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