The organizations announced that HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud technology will be integrated into PrePass Safety Alerts, adding real-time notifications related to emergency vehicles, incident response activity, and active work zones.

Emergency And Work Zone Notifications Added

According to the announcement, drivers using the PrePass Mobile App will be able to receive alerts about approaching emergency scenes, roadside responders, and active work zones.

The notifications will be available across the contiguous United States and are intended to provide additional awareness of conditions ahead that may require drivers to slow down, change lanes, or exercise additional caution.

PrePass Safety Alliance President and CEO Mark Doughty said the collaboration aligns with the organization’s focus on improving highway safety for commercial drivers.

The companies said the added alerts are designed to provide earlier notice of roadway hazards than drivers may receive from traditional roadside signs, warning lights, or other visual indicators alone.

Platform Uses Real-Time Hazard Information

HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud platform gathers information from connected emergency vehicles, roadside responders, and work zone equipment.

According to the companies, when warning lights are activated or connected work zone equipment is deployed, information about those events can be transmitted through the system and delivered to participating driver notification platforms.

The goal is to provide drivers with additional awareness of roadway conditions before reaching the affected area.

Existing Safety Alerts Remain Available

The integration builds on the current capabilities available through PrePass Safety Alerts.

Existing notifications include information related to:

Weather conditions
Traffic slowdowns
Road restrictions
Parking availability

The addition of emergency response and work zone notifications expands the range of roadway information available to drivers through the platform.

Partnership Highlights Roadside Safety Efforts

HAAS Alert CEO Cory Hohs said the partnership is intended to improve communication between roadside responders and professional drivers who regularly operate near emergency scenes and work zones.

The announcement also referenced Move Over laws, which are in place nationwide and generally require drivers to slow down or move over when approaching qualifying emergency or roadside response vehicles when it is safe to do so.

According to the companies, the new notifications will be delivered through the PrePass Mobile App and will not require additional hardware.

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The enforcement detail took place on December 11 between Benson and Wilcox, marking the anniversary of Merrill’s death on December 11, 1978. Merrill was struck by a tractor-trailer while performing a traffic stop on I-10 near Benson. His death remains a reminder of the risks faced by roadside officers and drivers alike.

The focus of the detail was enforcement of Arizona’s Move Over Law, along with commercial motor vehicle safety regulations. Interstate 10 is one of the state’s busiest freight corridors, making it a key location for safety enforcement and awareness efforts.

According to the Arizona Highway Patrol, officers conducted traffic stops and commercial vehicle inspections throughout the operation. The results included 81 traffic stops and 48 total citations. Of those, 27 citations were issued for Move Over Law violations, and 18 were classified as hazardous violations. Two arrests were made during the detail.

Commercial vehicle enforcement was also a major component of the operation. Officers completed 30 commercial motor vehicle inspections and documented 134 driver vehicle examination report violations. As a result, nine drivers and four vehicles were placed out of service until violations could be corrected.

For truck drivers and carriers, enforcement efforts like this reinforce the continued emphasis on roadside safety and regulatory compliance, particularly in high-traffic freight corridors. Move Over Law violations remain a frequent enforcement priority nationwide, and citations can lead to fines, points, and increased carrier risk.

The inspection results also highlight the importance of vehicle condition, documentation, and adherence to commercial vehicle regulations. Out-of-service violations can delay loads, disrupt schedules, and increase costs for fleets.

Beyond the enforcement numbers, the detail served as a memorial for an officer whose death continues to shape roadside safety awareness. Officer Merrill’s death in 1978 underscores why Move Over laws exist and why caution is critical during roadside stops. For today’s trucking community, the reminder is straightforward. Awareness, compliance, and respect for roadside safety laws help protect drivers, carriers, and law enforcement alike.

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In its October 9 statement, Aurora said the DOT’s decision allows the company to move forward with flashing beacons mounted on the cab to alert other drivers when a truck is stopped on the shoulder. According to the company, the beacons function similarly to the warning lights used by construction and emergency vehicles and are intended to serve the same purpose as reflective triangles in breakdown situations. FMCSA has not yet posted the exemption in the Federal Register or commented publicly.

Under current federal rules, truck drivers must place three warning devices on the road when stopped on the shoulder. The first must be positioned about 10 feet from the vehicle on the traffic side. The second must be placed roughly 100 feet behind the truck in the lane or on the shoulder in the direction of approaching traffic. The third must be set about 100 feet ahead of the truck in the same lane or shoulder, facing away from approaching traffic. Since autonomous trucks are designed to operate without a driver onboard, physically placing these triangles is not possible. For that reason, Aurora and Waymo filed requests last year for an exemption that would allow the use of cab-mounted warning lights in place of traditional devices.

FMCSA denied that request in December 2024, stating it was too broad and didn’t include the necessary oversight to guarantee safety. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association opposed the exemption at the time and raised concerns that the warning beacons would not be effective in certain conditions, such as when a truck is parked within 500 feet of a curve. OOIDA pointed out that reflective triangles and flares don’t depend on truck electronics and continue to work when technology fails. The group also questioned how these autonomous systems would handle situations where the beacons themselves malfunction or lose power.

Aurora has continued to expand its driverless testing, even as it navigates regulatory hurdles. In April, the company began operating vehicles without a driver behind the wheel on Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston. At first, some test runs had someone seated in the back or no one on board at all. By mid-May, Aurora added a human driver back into the front seat after a request from its partner, Paccar. Since then, the company has extended routes to Phoenix, Fort Worth, and El Paso.

Aurora is not the only one pushing for rule changes. In August, Emergency Safety Solutions asked FMCSA for a five-year exemption from the same triangle placement requirement so it could use its own warning light technology in breakdown situations. OOIDA opposed this request as well, and FMCSA has not yet issued a decision. The public comment period ended in late September.

For now, Aurora’s approval from the DOT marks a major step in how autonomous trucking companies may handle roadside emergencies without a driver present. Truck drivers across the industry will be watching closely to see how federal regulators address safety concerns and whether exemptions like this become more common as more driverless trucks enter the highways.

Source: Land Line Media

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Between 2013 and 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported approximately 3,500 fatalities involving individuals standing near disabled vehicles. These troubling numbers have prompted state lawmakers to pursue updates to move-over laws, providing greater coverage and clarity. Here’s a look at how several states are advancing their road safety statutes.

Kansas

Kansas has recently broadened its move-over legislation. Governor Laura Kelly signed a law expanding protections that previously applied to emergency vehicles, law enforcement, and utility trucks. The updated rule now includes any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying hazard lights, road flares, cones, reflective triangles, or other caution signals.

Colonel Erik Smith of the Kansas Highway Patrol explained that the law aligns the state’s safety message to simplify public understanding. “It aligns our message across the board – if you see flashing lights, move over and slow down,” Smith testified before the Senate committee.

Governor Kelly emphasized the importance of these changes, saying, “Thanks to this commonsense bill, all drivers will now be required to move over or slow down if there is a vehicle on the side of the road with flashing lights. This bill will improve safety and will make it easier to educate the driving public.”

West Virginia

West Virginia lawmakers are advancing move-over provisions to include additional vehicles. Current law requires motorists to slow down or change lanes for emergency vehicles with their lights activated.

Proposed legislation (HB2344) seeks to protect maintenance vehicles and any stationary vehicle displaying warning signals, such as flashers, flares, or reflective markers. With support from state representatives, the measure now heads to the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for further consideration.

California

California is among the states pushing for further move-over protections. Current law requires drivers to move over or reduce speed for emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and Caltrans vehicles.

Assembly Bill 390 (AB 390) aims to include all marked highway maintenance vehicles and any other stationary vehicle displaying flashing hazard lights or safety signals, such as cones, flares, or reflective devices.

Assemblymember Lori Wilson remarked that this change is long overdue, backed by data from AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which reported 72 deaths, including truck drivers, delivery workers, motorists, and passengers, outside disabled vehicles in 2021 alone. California’s highways have also recorded the second-highest number of fatalities under similar circumstances nationwide between 2013 and 2022.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts is proposing amendments to its move-over law through Senate Bill 2352 (S2352). The current statute already covers emergency, maintenance, and recovery vehicles. However, the amendment seeks to extend protections to utility vehicles and stationary disabled vehicles parked on shoulders or in breakdown lanes.

This proposal is under review by the Senate Transportation Committee and aims to enhance roadside safety in a densely populated and highly trafficked state.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire is joining the move to expand roadside safety laws. Currently, state law requires drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles with red, blue, or amber lights.

Senate Bill 273 (SB 273) aims to add coverage for vehicles stopped with activated hazard lights or other safety devices, such as cones or flares. Following unanimous approval from the Senate, the provision moves forward with support from the New Hampshire State Police.

Urging safe driving behaviors, Colonel Mark Hall stated, “We urge everyone to prioritize safety by paying attention, slowing down, and moving over for those working or stopped on the side of our roads.”

New Jersey

A year after extending protections to all roadside vehicles with hazard lights, road flares, or reflective markers, New Jersey lawmakers are considering additional refinements.

Amendments under Assembly Bill 4813 (A4813) would require drivers to move over or slow down for stationary vehicles, even if they are not utilizing hazard lights or reflective warnings. This measure has already passed the Assembly and now awaits review from the Senate Transportation Committee.

Ohio

Ohio lawmakers are working to strengthen their move-over laws with Senate Bill 16 (SB 16). The bill proposes protection for any “vehicle in distress” displaying safety signals like flares, red lights, reflectors, or hazard lights.

Currently, Ohio’s law covers emergency, utility, and enforcement vehicles with flashing warning lights. This bill, now under review by the Senate Transportation Committee, broadens the definition of protected vehicles.

Texas

Texas also seeks to strengthen its roadside protections. Lone Star State law already requires drivers to slow down to 20 mph below the posted limit when passing emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or similar official vehicles.

House Bill 3726 (HB 3726) and Senate Bill 2126 (SB 2126) aim to extend these requirements to vehicles stopped on highway shoulders or adjacent areas with hazard lights activated. Both measures are under consideration in their respective transportation committees.

A Unified Push for Safer Roads

With nearly half of all U.S. states now revising move-over laws to encompass more roadside scenarios, lawmakers are aligning efforts to create cohesive public safety messaging. These updates not only aim to reduce roadside accidents but also emphasize the importance of vigilance for all drivers.

For the thousands of individuals working, assisting, or traveling on America’s roads, these changes offer much-needed protection. By respecting move-over laws, drivers contribute to safer highways where everyone is afforded the precautions they deserve.

Source: Land Line

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