(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), June 17th, and continuing through Thursday, June 19th, law enforcement agencies across Iowa will conduct a statewide Slow Down or Move Over project, with an extra enforcement effort placed on spreading awareness about the Move Over or Slow Down law.

Iowa State Patrol Public Information Officer Ryan Devault says moving into another lane or at the very least slowing down when approaching a vehicle stopped along the side of a highway or interstate, should be common sense. Iowa’s “Move Over” law, also known as the “Move Over or Slow Down” law, requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed when approaching a stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights, including emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and certain other vehicles like construction and maintenance vehicles. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to $210, and a potential license suspension.

It’s been a State law since 2002.