AAA: 36% ignore Move Over; 1,500 MN citations
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that 36% of drivers observed at roadside incident scenes neither slowed down nor moved over, based on traffic‑camera analysis of 12,360 motorists in 13 states. Minnesota’s Move Over (Ted Foss) law requires motorists to change lanes—or slow down if they cannot—when passing emergency, maintenance, and, since 2023, stalled or disabled vehicles with hazards flashing; state records show nearly 1,500 Minnesotans have been cited so far in 2025 (about 1,680 in 2024 and 1,400 in 2023). Officials and AAA Minnesota say increased awareness and consistent messaging could improve compliance and protect responders and stranded motorists on Twin Cities roads.
📌 Key Facts
- AAA study: 36% of 12,360 observed drivers did not slow down or move over at incident scenes in 13 states.
- Minnesota citations: ~1,500 charged in 2025 year-to-date; ~1,680 in 2024; ~1,400 in 2023.
- Law scope: Minnesota requires lane change or slowing for emergency/maintenance vehicles and, since 2023, stalled/disabled vehicles with hazards; fine can exceed $100.
- Risk context: 46 roadside responders were struck and killed nationwide last year.