Local police continue to stay vigilant on the commonwealth's "move over" law.
After eight state troopers were hit on the commonwealth's highways last year, state police put the full court press on Virginia drivers, reminding them in several media campaigns about the law.
The law states a driver must change lanes when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road.
If the driver can't safely change lanes, the law requires them to slow down and "cautiously pass by" the emergency vehicle.
During 2008, some local police officer started parking and watching fellow colleagues on traffic stops in order to catch drivers who didn't change lanes.
Several local departments allow officers to continue to do so during down time on their shifts.
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