Troopers statewide are reminding you to pull over when they speed to the scene of an emergency.

Simply put, if you see flashing lights in your rear-view mirror, you need to slow down and safely change lanes so they don’t plow into you. Additionally, drivers on two lane roads have to come to a halt, not just slow down.

As well as courtesy for emergency personnel en route to scenes, people should be aware of the workers already on scene. The state wants to avoid a repeat of a 2006 incident in which an Aiken County Sheriff Deputy was hit and killed by a driver while working on the scene of a fire off of US Highway 1.

It has been estimated through polls, specifically a nationwide poll by Mason Dixon Polling and Research, that 71 percent of Americans haven’t even heard of a “move over” law. That sentiment is reflected in the more than 150 US police officers who have been killed by motorists along highways.

So, avoid fines of up to $500 and safely move over when you see flashing lights.