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Ohio FOP wants increased penalties for drivers who don’t ‘move over’

Ohio FOP wants increased penalties for drivers who don’t ‘move over’

Ohio FOP wants increased penalties for drivers who don’t ‘move over’
Public Safety
By Laura A. Bischoff
May 10, 2017
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The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police wants legislation introduced to increase penalties for motorists who fail to move over for vehicles stopped on the shoulder of a highway.

The FOP says it has a lawmaker sponsoring a bill.

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The Ohio FOP sent letters to all law enforcement agencies in the state asking for stepped up enforcement of the current Move Over law and will launch a public awareness campaign that includes radio public service announcements and social media

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