In addition to “buckle up” and “don’t drink and drive,” here’s another reminder for you heading into a long holiday weekend: move over.
State police and transportation officials, and Governor Bruce Rauner, are all issuing that reminder about the recently-expanded state law that requires you to slow down and change lanes if possible whenever a vehicle has flashing lights activated on the side of the road.
That includes both emergency vehicles and passenger vehicles with flashers The PR campaign is called “Give Them Distance,” and officials hope it will reduce accidents and fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend.