What vehicles are covered under the Move Over Law?

The law applies to emergency response vehicles (police, fire, EMS), towing vehicles, PA Turnpike safety and maintenance vehicles, utility service vehicles, and disabled private vehicles displaying hazard lights, road flares, or warning signs.

What are the penalties for violating the Move Over Law in Pennsylvania?

Fines for failing to move over or slow down can reach up to $2,000 for repeat offenses, along with potential driver's license suspensions if the violation leads to bodily injury or death.

Where are the National Move Over Day events being held?

Events are hosted at five PA Turnpike service plazas: New Stanton (Westbound), Sideling Hill (Bidirectional), Highspire (Eastbound), King of Prussia (Westbound), and Hickory Run (Southbound).

National Move Over Day 2026

See lights. Slow down. Move over.

Get everyone home safely.

PENNA TURNPIKE - MOVE OVER - SLOW DOWN. SAVE LIVES.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will host National Move Over Day events from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at five PA Turnpike service plazas across Pennsylvania. The events will help drivers learn about Pennsylvania's Move Over Law and the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency responders, roadside workers and disabled motorists.

National Move Over Day is Saturday, October 17, 2026

Every day, police, firefighters, EMS crews, tow operators and maintenance workers put themselves at risk while working along our roadways. You can help protect them.

Join the PA Turnpike for National Move Over Day and learn why moving over and slowing down isn't just the law - it can save life.

See lights. Slow down. Move over. Get everyone home safely.

Participating Service Plaza Event Locations

Events will take place simultaneously from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:

Highspire Run Service Plaza (249.70 East)
Address: 300 Industrial Lane Middletown, PA 17057
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Hickory Run Service Plaza (86.10 North & South)
Address: 256 Danner Road Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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King of Prussia Service Plaza (328.40 West)
Address: 381 West DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406
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New Stanton Service Plaza (Westbound, Milepost 77.6)
Address: 724 New Stanton Plaza Road Hunker, PA 15639
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Sideling Hill Service Plaza (Eastbound & Westbound, Milepost 172.3)
Address: 3744 North Hess Road Waterfall, PA 16689
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What to Expect

Stop by to meet the people who help keep Pennsylvania’s roadways safe, see emergency response and PA Turnpike vehicles and equipment up close, take the Safe Driving Pledge and participate in safety activities. Educational materials and family-friendly giveaways will also be available while supplies last. Vehicles, activities and participating partners may vary by location.

Why Move Over?

Pennsylvania law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area to move into a lane farther away when possible or slow down to no more than 20 mph below the posted speed limit. Moving over and slowing down helps protect police, firefighters, EMS personnel, towing professionals, roadside workers and motorists.

Pennsylvania Move Over Law:
Frequently Asked Questions

Does the law only apply to police and emergency vehicles?

What happens if I don't follow the Move Over law in PA?

What is Pennsylvania's Move Over Law?

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