CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KOAA) — On Tuesday, November 25, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) partnered with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to conduct the "Move Over" operation.
The operation honored Trooper Cody Donahue, who was killed in the line of duty while investigating a crash on I-25 on November 25, 2016.
CSP says the results of the event included;
- 14 Distracted Driving Citations
- Four Proactive DUI arrests
- One Move-Over citation
- 11 additional citations
- 69 total contacts
State patrol says there was also one DUI arrest from a pursuit during the enforcement period.
In 2024, the Colorado "Move Over" law expanded to further protect people and their cars on the side of the road. The expanded law requires drivers to move over for all motorists, including emergency personnel, tow trucks, maintenance vehicles, and cars with hazards on.
If drivers can't move over for vehicles, then they are required to slow down to a safe speed. According to CSP, a "safe speed" means:
- Slowing down to at least 25 MPH or less in a 40 MPH area
- Slowing down by at least 20 MPH in a 45 MPH or higher area
Drivers who fail to follow these laws could result in a Class 2 Misdemeanor traffic offense, 10-90 days in jail, and/or $150 to $300 in fines, and 3 points on their Colorado driver's license.
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