East Brunswick PD Joins NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety To Enforce Move Over Law

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is joining hands with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to enforce New Jersey’s Move Over Law.

This initiative aims to enhance the safety of law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and roadside workers by raising awareness and ensuring compliance with this critical traffic safety law.

The Garden State's Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down and move over one lane, if possible, when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights on highways with two or more lanes in the same direction.

If moving over is not feasible, drivers must reduce their speed below the posted limit and be prepared to stop.

The law was expanded in 2024 to include all disabled vehicles displaying warning lights, flares, or reflective triangles. Violations of the law can result in fines of up to $500.

“Protecting those who serve and work on our roadways is a top priority,” Police Chief Frank LoSacco said. “By enforcing the Move Over Law, we aim to prevent tragic accidents and ensure that our officers, first responders, and roadside workers can perform their duties safely.”

Throughout the campaign, which runs from July through September, East Brunswick Police officers will increase patrols and conduct targeted enforcement to ensure compliance with the Move Over Law. The department will also engage in community outreach to educate drivers about the importance of this law and its role in saving lives.

The police department has urged all motorists to remain vigilant, slow down, and move over when approaching emergency or service vehicles on the roadside.

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