Maryland expanded its Move Over law in 2014 to include tow truck drivers for the first time, extending protections that had previously covered only state police, emergency responders, and CHART trucks, according to the Law Offices of Alex Poberesky. The expansion recognized that tow operators face the same roadside risks as other emergency responders.
Operator takeaway
2014 was the year Maryland finally included tow trucks in its Move Over law — if your state still does not cover tow operators, bring Maryland's legislative history to your towing association.