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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for National Move Over Day to learn how drivers can protect first responders, tow truck operators, maintenance crews, and motorists along the highway.
Whether you are traveling across the state or commuting daily, practicing safe habits like the Move Over PA Turnpike guidelines saves lives and ensures everyone returns home safely at the end of the day.
Participating Service Plaza Event Locations
Events will take place simultaneously from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:
- Highspire Service Plaza (249.70 East)
View Plaza Details & Map → - Hickory Run Service Plaza (86.10 North & South)
View Plaza Details & Map → - King of Prussia Service Plaza (328.40 West)
View Plaza Details & Map → - New Stanton Service Plaza (Westbound, Milepost 77.6)
View Plaza Details & Map → - Sideling Hill Service Plaza (Eastbound & Westbound, Milepost 172.3)
View Plaza Details & Map →
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.