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Move Over & Slow Down

Drivers are required to move over and slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, tow truck, vehicle that is displaying flashing amber warning lights, or a vehicle, marked Department of Transportation that is displaying emergency flashing or amber warning lights, while it is stopped on the side of a state highway, freeway or road. The law is designed to reduce the deaths of police officers, tow truck drivers, paramedics, Cal-Trans employees, and other emergency personnel who are aiding stranded or injured motorists or involved in road work. Slow Down & use caution if lane changes are required.

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Road Workers & Work Zones

("Cone Zones")

Pay close attention where road work is being performed. Signs and message boards warn you of workers, slow moving equipment, and closed lanes ahead. Cones and/or drums will guide you through the work zone. Merge as soon as it is safe to do so and without crossing the cones or drums. Reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop for highway equipment. In work zones where lanes are narrow or where the shoulder is closed, watch for standed motorist, tow trucks, law enforcment, cal-trans, D.O.T., fire & resuce, bicycles and many other highway or emergancy crews, pepole, vehicles and remenber to "share the road" when they are present.

The most common cause of deaths and injuries in work zones is rear-end collisions. In fact, most of the people killed in work zones are the emergancy service workers, highway workers, drivers and passengers. For your own safety and the safety of your passengers & other on the road & working on the roads and highways  remember to slow down and move over, allow extra following room between vehicles, merge early, expect sudden slowing or stopping, watch for drivers changing lanes at the last minute, and minimize distractions. Avoid distractions including using your hands-free cell phone while in the "Cone Zone" or "Flashing lights, reflective vest, jackets, shirts, or pants". Fines for traffic violations in the "Cone Zone" or "Slow Down & Move Over Law" can be up to $1,000, or more.  Anyone convicted of assaulting or killing a highway worker, or any kind of emergancy serivces worker, faces fines of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.

Keep your eyes on the road and other vehicles around you. Do not stop to watch the road work. Obey special signs or instructions from workers, and all posted signs. Driving carefully through work zones improves safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, stranded drivers, emergancy serivice and road workers.

Remember to "Slow for the Cone Zone & Flashing Lights, Reflective Vest, Jackets, Shirts, or Pants."

Double Fine Zones

Due to increased collision-related injuries and fatalities certain roads are designated as "Safety Enhanced- Double Fine Zones." Fines for violations are doubled in these zones and also in highway construction or maintenance zones when workers are present. (CVC §42010)

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