Throughout this week, law enforcement officers from different states are teaming up for a prominent enforcement initiative. The operation, known as the “6-State Trooper Project,” started on Sunday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and will run until Saturday, July 22 at 11:59 p.m. Their primary objective is to address and crackdown on violations related to the “Move Over” law.
The participating agencies include the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and the West Virginia State Police.
“Too many times our troopers have seen the aftermath or been involved in a crash where the driver failed to move over,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “Moving over protects the lives of everyone who works or uses our freeways.”
Each of the 50 states in the U.S. has its own version of a “Move Over” law. In Ohio, this law specifically mandates that drivers must change lanes to an adjacent one when they come across any vehicle on the roadside displaying flashing or rotating lights. However, if changing lanes isn’t feasible due to heavy traffic, adverse weather conditions, or the absence of an additional lane, motorists are required to reduce their speed and proceed with caution while passing the parked vehicle.
The 6-State Trooper Project is a collaborative program among law enforcement agencies with a primary focus on enhancing highway safety, conducting criminal patrols, and sharing valuable intelligence among the participating states.
