Car slams into patrol automotive
Marietta police are reminding drivers about Georgia’s Move Over Law
MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta police posted a cautionary tale of a video to its Facebook web page on Wednesday.
It reveals the early morning hours of Sunday as Officer Coleman labored a single-car wreck alongside Interstate 75 close to Exit 263. In the video, the officer may very well be heard calling for a HERO unit after which seconds later, a loud, cringe-worthy sound as a second car slammed into the again of his accomplice’s patrol automotive.
The physique cam video reveals the officer leaping out of the best way in time and nobody was injured, however highlights the hazards of emergency employees alongside a busy excessive-pace freeway.
“THIS, this is why we must ALL slow down and move over one lane for any construction, DOT, EMS, FIRE and PD vehicles when emergency lights are activated!” the put up reads.
The division posted an image of the wrecked cruiser within the feedback.
They are asking everybody to share the video to reminder fellow motorists of Georgia’s Move Over legislation. The legislation states drivers ought to give a full lane’s size between them and any authorities emergency car which is displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, pink, or blue lights. It additionally states if a driver can not transfer over due to site visitors, the motive force ought to considerably decelerate beneath the pace restrict to allow them to shortly cease if wanted.
