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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Martin, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police ‘Focus In’ on the ‘Move Over’ law
Edina, Minn., Dec. 4, 2013 – As the 2013 “Focus In” campaign comes to an end, Edina patrol officers are
focusing efforts on the “Move Over” law in December.
Each year, hundreds of accidents and injuries occur while police officers’ conduct roadside traffic stops.
Following the tragic death of State Trooper Ted Foss, the Minnesota Legislature enacted the “Move Over”
law, requiring drivers to move to the furthest lane away from an emergency vehicle as possible. If a driver is
unable to move over, the law requires him or her to reduce the vehicle’s speed while passing the officer.
Education will include a warning to those who violate the statutes or codes. In extenuating circumstances, a
citation may be issued.
“Focus In” is a campaign aimed to educate the public and gain compliance with various state statutes and
ordinances. The violations the Police Department focuses on have seasonal relevance, affect the quality of life
in Edina or pose safety risks to residents. All statutes are enforced year-round, but additional attention is paid
to the focus of the month.
This year, Police focused on obstructed vision, failure to signal, unsafe equipment and failure to display
headlights, bike safety, curfew laws, pedestrian safety, child safety and seat belts, school bus stop arms and
school speed zones.
From January through November, officers made 1,386 stops for “Focus In” violations.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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