Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. He cares deeply about the amount of time you spend sitting in Seattle traffic. Email Chris at csullivan@kiroradio.com
On its face, this law is super simple. You see flashing lights on the side of the road. You slow down. You move over, but a recent AAA“All 50 states do have some form of a slow-down move-over law,” AAA of Washington’s Chief Experience Officer, Megan West, said.
“They do vary state to state, though, and one of the big findings of this research study is that most drivers generally are aware, but they have no idea what the law entails.”She said the survey showed about 65% of drivers either slowed down or moved over, not both, which is required under the law. “People generally are picking one or the other, they’re slowing down or moving over, and then about a third of individuals are just doing neither,” West said. “We’re looking for both to maintain the maximum safety, but in some cases, one or the other is appropriate as well. We’re looking for more compliance.”requires you to lower your speed by at least 10 miles an hour over the posted speed limit and get over a lane. The fine is $214. Originally, the law only applied to emergency vehicles, but it has been expanded to tow truck drivers and construction zones. “You don’t even need to worry about who,” West said. “If you see flashing lights, red, amber, blue, orange, any flashing light, just adopt the behavior to slow down and move over.”“The one element that’s not covered in our in our state, is you the driver,” West said. “If you’re on the side of the road and no one’s come to your aid, you’re actually not part of that slow down, move over.” Forty-six emergency responders were killed last year across the country while assisting people on the roads. Washington has had several recent fatal crashes involving tow truck drivers. It’s a simple ask. If you’ve ever been stuck on the side of the road, you know how scary it is. Put yourself in that person’s shoes the next time you’re flying passed someone on the shoulder.This law is super simple. You see flashing lights on the side of the road. You slow down. You move over, but a survey showed a lot of confusion over the rules.FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets The FAA announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.Washington State Ferries will cancel some Tuesday morning sailings in the San Juan Islands Riders on the Washington State Ferry inter-island service will need to plan around a few cancellations on Tuesday morning on the Anacortes/San Juans route.Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.A whole-home generator isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline Tyson O’Neill, owner of Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound in Lynnwood, said homeowners must stop treating backup power like a luxury.As small and medium-sized businesses in the Seattle-Tacoma region prepare to capitalize on renewed economic momentum and easing interest rates, Bonneville Seattle stands as the premier media partner to amplify their growth.Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, giving beneficiaries a crucial opportunity to review and change their plans.If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your heating, air conditioning, or heat pump system, 2025 is the year to act.
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