Michigan State Police Launch Statewide Move Over Enforcement

The operation aims to cut roadside strikes after patrol cars were hit 13 times this year and to improve safety for officers and other responders.

Overview

Michigan State Police and local agencies are conducting a high-visibility enforcement sweep on Michigan highways between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday to check for Move Over violations.
Michigan law requires drivers to change lanes away from stationary authorized vehicles with flashing lights or, if that is unsafe, slow to at least 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit and proceed with caution.
MSP cited 13 patrol vehicles struck so far in 2026 and the 2024 roadside death of a trooper as the key reasons for stepping up enforcement.
A violation is a civil infraction carrying a $400 fine and two license points, and causing injury or death to a first responder can trigger felony charges with prison terms and larger fines.
Officials say the one-day action doubles as education and deterrence and could lead to more frequent targeted enforcement if drivers do not change their behavior around stopped emergency and service vehicles.