Give Them Distance
Illinois transportation, safety and government leaders have teamed up to emphasize the importance of the Move Over Law - a lifesaving initiative - by launching Give Them Distance to educate drivers to slow down and change lanes safely when approaching ANY vehicle with flashing lights.
Whether you’re stranded on the side of the road due to a flat tire or having engine trouble, the Move Over Law is intended to protect ALL OF US.
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What is the Move Over Law?
Effective January 1, 2017, Scott’s Law, also known as the “Move Over” law, was expanded to require passing drivers to slow down and change lanes safely when approaching ANY vehicle with its hazard lights on, not just emergency and maintenance vehicles.
What should I do if I'm stalled or stranded on the side of the road?
The Illinois State Police Department requests that motorists who find themselves stopped on the shoulder for emergencies or car problems,
- Activate hazard lights
- Call *999, if applicable, or other emergency number
- Stay in vehicle with seat belts on
- Wait for an emergency vehicle to arrive on the scene to assist
What should I do when I see a vehicle with flashing lights?
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Driver Education
Give Them Distance has partnered with the Illinois High School & College Driver Education Association to collaborate with educators throughout the state.
The Give Them Distance campaign better prepares driver education students for situations in which they are approaching a vehicle, as well as when they find themselves stranded on the side of the road. To ensure that the Give Them Distance principles are rooted as core principles of road safety education, educators and administrators can:
- Incorporate this public safety messaging into driver education curriculum and public safety programming
- Ask students to take the “Give Them Distance Pledge”
- Ask students to share the pledge on social media
- Most importantly, ask students to set the example for other drivers to follow: slow down and change lanes safely
Help Spread the Word
Spread this vital message to Illinois drivers, making our roads safer for ALL OF US.
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Take the pledge and share it on social media to make others aware of this important initiative.
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