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If you’re going to be on I-75 in Manatee or Sarasota counties on Tuesday, you might want to take it easy.
The Florida Highway Patrol will be out in force, along with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and North Port Police Department, conducting a traffic enforcement detail from 7:30 a.m., to 3:30 p.m.
The Highway Patrol says the purpose of the detail is to increase safety awareness -- and to deter behavior that causes crashes, particularly the “Move Over Law.”
According to mysuncoast.com, drivers must:
On a multi-lane roadway:
Vacate the lane closest to a stationary emergency vehicle, sanitation vehicle, utility service vehicle, Road Ranger or wrecker and always signal the intention to change lanes.
Slow down to a speed of 20 mph below the posted speed limit if a driver cannot move over safely.
Be prepared to allow those who are attempting to move over into the next lane.
On a two-lane roadway:
Slow down to a speed of 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Travel at 5 mph if the speed limit is 20 mph or less.
The public is encouraged to report aggressive drivers by dialing *FHP (*347). For more information on the Move Over Law, visit: flhsmv.gov/MoveOver