Move Over for flashing lights on the side of the road

Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic.

I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the traveling public safe after crashes and other incidents occur. While they work to keep us safe, there’s one simple thing we can do to help keep them safe. 

Move Over. 

Arizona’s Move Over law requires motorists to move over one lane, or slow down if it’s not safe to change lanes, when driving by any vehicles that have flashing lights pulled to the side of the road or highway.

While first responders and tow truck drivers are most commonly at risk, the law protects any vehicle with flashing lights — including stranded motorists. 

This Move Over Day, held on Oct. 18, and every day, remember to move over a lane if you see flashing lights.

Every vehicle. Every time.