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The resolution promotes public awareness of 'move over' laws to improve safety for responders and all roadway users, while imposing modest public outreach costs and the possibility of increased traffic citations for drivers.
All motorists and stranded travelers would experience safer roadways because increased emphasis on 'move over' behavior should reduce secondary crashes when drivers slow or change lanes for stopped vehicles.
First responders (law enforcement, firefighters/EMS, tow operators) would face fewer roadside injuries and deaths if public awareness of and compliance with move over laws increases.
Federal designation of a Crash Responder Safety Week would spotlight the issue nationally and may improve coordination among agencies (FHWA, NHTSA, FMCSA) to run consistent safety campaigns and outreach.
State and local agencies could incur modest costs to fund public outreach, education, or enforcement efforts promoting move over laws, which may strain limited safety or communications budgets.
Drivers may face more citations or fines if emphasis on the law leads to stricter enforcement, imposing financial penalties on some motorists.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Recognizes responder risks, supports awareness of move over laws, and urges opportunities for responder-led public education to improve roadside safety.
Introduced December 3, 2025 by Richard Blumenthal · Last progress December 3, 2025
Recognizes and lifts up traffic incident management responders — including law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, tow operators, and transportation workers — and emphasizes the importance of public awareness about move over laws and responder safety. It notes recent responder deaths, points to existing Crash Responder Safety Week each November, and states the Senate’s intent that responders should have more opportunities to inform the public about lane-change/slow-down laws to improve roadside safety. The resolution is a nonbinding expression of support for outreach and awareness (not a funding or regulatory change). Its main effect is symbolic and aims to encourage public education and safer driver behavior near roadside emergency scenes.