07/16/2026
Illinois strengthened the Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, today with the signing of SB 3164 to better protect the first responders who put their lives on the line every day.
Under SB 3164, drivers who violate the Move Over Law and cause serious injury or death will now face driver’s license revocation instead of suspension. The law holds the most serious offenders accountable and makes it more difficult for them to regain driving privileges.
“ISP Troopers have suffered the heartache of seeing a fellow officer either injured or killed because a driver failed to move over, only to see that same driver back on the road,” said Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly. “License revocation cannot take away the pain caused to officers, family, and friends, but it can help reduce the likelihood the same driver will cause similar harm and pain to anyone else.”
The need for stronger protections is clear:
🚔 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 9 Move Over Law-related crashes involving ISP, injuring 2 Troopers.
🚔 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 15 Move Over Law-related crashes, injuring 7 Troopers.
🚔 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 27 Move Over Law-related crashes, injuring 12 Troopers and claiming the life of Trooper Clay Carns.
When you see flashing lights, move over and slow down. It could save a life. http://prez.ly/ttLd
