Virginia Implements New Laws for Driver Safety and Cannabis Regulations

Virginia's Move Over Law, aimed at protecting roadside workers and stranded motorists, will be changing on July 1. The law requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the side of the road. The change will expand the law's protections to include all stationary vehicles with flashing lights, such as utility and waste management trucks. The move comes after the tragic death of Angela Hurley, who was killed while waiting in her disabled vehicle for help on Interstate 95.