Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Partners to Host Second Annual Move Over Day Event
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Partners to Host Second Annual Move Over Day Event
Free event aims to remind public to “Move Over, Slow Down” to safeguard roadside responders
MIDDLETOWN, PA – The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, in partnership with TIM Heroes, Inc., and the Tyler Laudenslager Foundation, will host the second annual Move Over Day event to raise awareness of the need to protect those who protect us. This family friendly event features food trucks, special guests, touch-a-truck and activities for all ages.
All 50 states have a Move Over Law – Pennsylvania’s was signed in 2020 – directing drivers to move into an adjacent lane, if it is safe to do so, or slow down at least 20 mph under the posted speed limit when approaching an emergency response area.
Emergency response areas are indicated by flashing lights, flares, caution signs or other control devices indicating the presence of police, fire, ambulance, tow trucks, utility workers or disabled motorists.
Failure to comply could yield fines of up to $500 for first-time offenders, with penalties doubled for additional violations.
WHAT:
- Free, family-friendly activities including a kids’ safety zone, 20+ touch-a-truck vehicles, face-painting and handouts
- Interactive demonstrations that showcase the dangers faced by roadside workers and the lifesaving impact of the Move Over law
- Booths featuring local vendors, food trucks and nonprofit organizations
- Information tables hosted by towing, safety, roadside assistance and transportation organizations
WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Noon – 3 p.m.
The event will take place rain or shine.
WHERE:
PA Turnpike Commission, Central Administration Building
700 S. Eisenhower Blvd. Middletown, PA 17057
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Members of the media can park at the Central Administration Building.
A national transportation leader, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is the second largest tolling facility in the United States with the most miles. The PA Turnpike proudly supports safety and convenience for its more than 550,000 daily customers through 24-7 roadside assistance, round-the-clock food and fuel at 17 service plazas and a dedicated maintenance force and State Police Troop. The PA Turnpike’s approximately 1,400-person local workforce is unified in its mission; to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. For more information about the PA Turnpike’s mission, vision and values, please visit Home | PA Turnpike.
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Media Contacts:
Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com
Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com