Every day, first responders put their livers on the line to keep Nevada’s roadways safe. Whether responding to a crash, assisting a stranded motorist, or clearing road debris, their safety depends on how motorists react when approaching an incident scene.
The Nevada TIM Program is committed to educating drivers, first responders, and roadway professionals on best practices for safe driving, quick clearance, and emergency response coordination. By increasing public awareness, we can reduce crashes, improve safety, and minimize delays.
Do you actually know what it means when you hear the phrase, “Slow Down, Move Over”? Well, if not, then you are not alone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 30% of people know this law, despite it being a common theme in legislation across all 50 states.
”Slow Down Move Over” means you need to take action as soon as safely possible to clear a lane or slow down when approaching emergency, tow or maintenance vehicles.
This Nevada law not only applies to police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances, but it also applies to tow trucks and maintenance vehicles as well as any vehicle with flashing lights (including private citizens). Considering how frequently motorists don’t move over or slow down for red and blue lights, imagine how many others disregard the flashing yellow lights. Motorists who fail to comply with this law, paired with common driving distractions, create a dangerous and sometimes deadly combination on Nevada’s roadways. Remember, individuals supporting our roadways in emergency, tow or maintenance vehicles work out of their vehicles and they are counting on motorists to do their part to keep them safe and reduce the risk of vulnerability when they are performing their duties on the side of the road.
“I believe the Towing Business to be the fourth emergency service. It is positioned after the police, the firefighters and the emergency ambulance service. The Towing Service keeps traffic moving and keeps people safe. It is therefore the most valuable community service to contribute to.
Whether you see red and blue lights flashing or yellow lights flashing, Nevada state law (NRS 484B.267) requires drivers to safely move one lane away from emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicle. If you are unable to safely change lanes, you must reduce your speed. For further information on the Nevada Law, please click on the link: Nevada Move Over Law
Work zone crashes claim 3 lives every day in the U.S.
Providing safe highways for not only motorists, but for highway workers whose lives are on the line every day, is the top priority of the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Work zones are there to improve the roads that we all drive on. They are no place for impatient or aggressive driving. The signs and other directions given at work zones are intended to get you, your family, and other motorists around you to your destination safely. So, when approaching a work zone, remember to slow down and follow all of the important safety tips and information. Your life – and ours – depends on it!
Nevada Revised Statute 484.3667 doubles the penalty for speeding, up to $1,000, in any marked road construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present.
Work Zone Safety Links
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The Nevada Department of Transportation encourages all drivers to always drive safely and follow the important driving safety tips found in the links on left side of this page. Together, we can help prevent further tragedies on Nevada roadways and reduce Nevada traffic deaths to zero.
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