Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
Summary
Senate Resolution 527 supports the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. It aims to increase awareness of move over laws, which require motorists to move over or slow down when approaching emergency or rescue activities. The resolution urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to promote adherence to these laws and educate the public about the dangers of non-compliance.
Expected Effects
The resolution's passage will likely lead to increased public awareness campaigns regarding move over laws. This could result in safer conditions for traffic incident management responders and stranded travelers. Ultimately, it may reduce the number of injuries and fatalities caused by roadside collisions.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of move over laws among the motoring public.
- Enhanced safety for traffic incident management responders.
- Reduced risk of roadside collisions and related injuries/fatalities.
- Promotion of safer driving practices near emergency situations.
- Potential for a more coordinated national effort to enforce and educate about move over laws.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal authority; its effectiveness depends on voluntary compliance and further action by states and organizations.
- Increased awareness campaigns may require funding and resources from incident management organizations.
- There may be challenges in reaching all segments of the population with educational messages.
- The resolution does not address specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties for violating move over laws.
- The impact on driver behavior may be limited without consistent and visible enforcement.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and ensuring domestic tranquility, as stated in the Preamble. While the Constitution does not explicitly address traffic laws, the resolution's focus on public safety falls within the implied powers of the government to protect its citizens. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and traffic laws are generally a state responsibility. This resolution encourages states to improve their existing laws.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).