Commercial Motor Vehicle/Move Over Law Saturation Patrol

ROUTE 101 - On October 13, 2023, members of the New Hampshire State Police Troop A, Troop G and the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted a commercial motor vehicle/move over law saturation patrol on Route 101 in the areas of Epping and Raymond.

The purpose of the saturation patrol was to dedicate Troopers to patrol a specific area for a set time to increase visibility of commercial motor vehicle enforcement while simultaneously identifying operators who failed to move over for emergency vehicles as required.

The two-and-a-half-hour operation produced the following results:

• 53 motor vehicle stops (40 passenger vehicles & 13 commercial motor vehicles)
• 36 passenger vehicles were stopped for failing to move over
• 2 commercial motor vehicle drivers were placed out-of-service for violations identifying them 
   as being unfit for the roadway
• 2 arrests were made of individuals who were operating after suspension

The Motorist Duties When Approaching Highway Emergencies (Move Over Law) is intended to protect first responders and other workers while performing their duties roadside. The New Hampshire State Police would like to remind the motoring public when approaching stationary vehicles on the side of the road which display blue, red or amber flashing lights, to move out of the lane adjacent to the emergency or maintenance vehicle. If the lane is blocked, maintain a reduced speed and give a wide berth, without endangering oncoming traffic.

Enforcement efforts were enhanced throughout this week leading up to National Move Over Day, which is being recognized throughout the state of New Hampshire on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

The four-day initiative focused on morning commuting hours and resulted in the following:

• 167 motor vehicle stops (108 passenger vehicles & 59 commercial motor vehicles)
• 84 passenger vehicles and 3 commercial motor vehicles were stopped for failing to move over
• 4 commercial motor vehicle drivers were placed out-of-service for violations identifying them 
   as being unfit for the roadway
• 2 arrests were made of individuals who were operating after suspension

National Move Over Day was created to promote awareness to the Move Over Law, which is active in all 50 states.