Traffic incident responders risk their lives daily to assist crash victims and to safely and quickly clear crashes and traffic incidents that could result in a secondary crash. Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), November 18-22, 2024, highlights roadway safety during traffic incidents. This year’s theme is, “Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed.”
Traffic incident response is a collaborative effort that engages EMS, law enforcement, fire and rescue, public works, towing and recovery, transportation and other disciplines.
CRSW reminds all road users to slow down, move over and remain alert when approaching all forms of traffic incident response activity – whether aiding a stalled vehicle, clearing roadway debris or responding to a crash.
Remember Virginia’s ‘Move Over’ Law when approaching a stationary vehicle that displays flashing red, blue or amber lights, or that has activated its hazard warning lights, displays caution signs or is marked with lit flares or torches, and requires all drivers of any motor vehicle to either move over or slow down.
For additional CRSW and roadway safety info, visit the following links:
Crash Responder Safety Week 2024
CRSW Outreach Toolkit
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Program
VDOT Driver Safety
Virginia’s ‘Move Over’ Law
Virginia’s ‘Move It’ Law