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MSP set to enforce Michigan's Move Over law as part of statewide traffic initiative
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ryan Marshall , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
You see them every day on the side of the road -- a trooper, a tow truck driver or an EMT helping someone in need. But too many drivers aren't moving over; in fact, 13 Michigan State police cruisers have been hit during traffic stops so far this year. Today, troopers are stepping up enforcement o...
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Key takeaway But too many drivers aren't moving over; in fact, 13 Michigan State police cruisers have been hit during traffic stops so far this year.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The Michigan State Police's enforcement of the Move Over law is a crucial step in protecting the lives of first responders and roadside workers in Detroit and across the state. With 13 patrol vehicles hit so far this year, the risk is all too real. The fact that seven of these incidents occurred just this month alone underscores the urgency of this issue. For Detroit drivers, this means being extra vigilant on highways like I-75 and I-94, where emergency vehicles are frequently stopped. The $400 fine and two points on their license should serve as a strong deterrent, but it's also important for drivers to understand the human cost of their actions. The memory of the trooper struck and killed in Lincoln Park in 2024 is still fresh, and it's a stark reminder of the consequences of failing to move over. By taking this law seriously, Detroit drivers can help prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? You see them every day on the side of the road -- a trooper, a tow truck driver or an EMT helping someone in need. But too many drivers aren't moving over; in fact, 13 Michigan State police cruisers have been hit during traffic stops so far this year. Today, troopers are stepping up enforcement o...
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