Move Over, Slow Down Campaign

The Move Over, Slow Down law is designed to improve safety for first responders, road workers, and drivers on our roadways. The law requires that drivers move over one lane, if possible, or slow down to 10 mph below the speed limit, or no more than 50 mph when they see emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and other vehicles with flashing lights parked on the side of the road.

It is important for all drivers to be aware of the Move Over, Slow Down law and to follow it when they see emergency or work vehicles on the side of the road. By doing so, they can help to prevent crashes and keep everyone on the road safe.

Video & Radio

Sample Social Media Posts

The following are sample graphics and related content that we encourage you to use on your organization’s social media. Feel free to adapt for use on your website or customized emails too.

When you see people and vehicles on the side of the road, move over or slow down. We want everyone to get home at the end of the day.

See people? Flashing lights ahead? Give them space. Move over or slow down.

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is our state’s designated highway safety office. We share a vision with numerous other state and local public agencies. That vision is to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries to zero by 2030. The WTSC Director is the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative, which is a designated position each state is required to have in order to qualify for federal traffic safety funding. Our Commission is made up of 25 employees and ten Commissioners chaired by Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee.

Move Over, Slow Down Campaign