A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Road Safety examined the effectiveness of Move Over laws in protecting incident response personnel including tow operators in the United States, finding that while the laws improved public awareness, enforcement remained inconsistent and compliance varied significantly by state and time of day, according to the journal. The study recommended standardized penalty structures and technology-based compliance aids.
Operator takeaway
A peer-reviewed study confirming what every operator knows — Move Over laws help but are not consistently enforced. Use this study to support your association's lobbying efforts for standardized penalties and enforcement campaigns.