Scott’s Law was named in honor of Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting at a crash on a Chicago Expressway. To avoid unnecessary risk to emergency service personnel, Scott's Law, also known as the "move over law," was passed in 2017.
Scott's Law
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing warning lights, Illinois motorists must:
- Slow down
- Drive with caution
- Move over to another lane or reduce speed if changing lanes is unsafe.
Construction Zones/Work Zones
When entering a highway construction area, Illinois law requires motorists to:
- Slow down
- Discontinue wireless use
- Yield or change lanes away from any authorized vehicles or workers in the area.
