The Colorado State Patrol will increase enforcement of the move over law this weekend as part of “Slow Down, Move Over Awareness Day” on Monday.

The CSP is aiming to educate the public on the move over law through social media outreach and increased law enforcement in collaboration with AAA Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation and various state law enforcement agencies.

According to the CSP, 30% of drivers in the U.S. do not know their state’s move over law.

“When you see lights flashing on the roadside, that’s your cue to slow down or move over,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “Not only is it the law, it’s respectful to our first responders and maintenance crews who risk their lives on our roadways to keep us safe.”

Colorado’s move over law was implemented more than a decade ago, requiring drivers to move at least one lane away from any tow truck, emergency vehicle, road crew or public service utility vehicle with their lights on.

Since Sept. 13, the law was updated to include specifics related to speed limits when passing emergency, tow or maintenance vehicles.

The Colorado law now states that drivers are required to move at least one lane from these vehicles but if they are not able to safely do so, they must slow to 25 mph or less in a 40 mph or less zone, or slow by at least 20 mph in a 45 mph or higher zone.

“Follow the law and save a life,” said CSP Chief Matthew Packard. “These tragedies do not have to happen if drivers move away and slow down near roadside workers.”

Participating agencies will post reminders of the law on social media as part of the educational campaign. High visibility enforcement will begin across the state over the weekend.