West Burlington, IA- The West Burlington Police Department has announced the results of a move-over law sting.
According to a news release, on Wednesday, June 22nd, West Burlington Police partnered with Beckman’s Towing to conduct the sting. Using multiple locations on Highway 34 in West Burlington, police conducted 35 traffic stops.
Nine stops were for move-over violations, 17 stops were for speeding violations, and nine stops were for other violations. During one stop, a small amount of heroin and drug paraphernalia were located.
The West Burlington Police Department reminds divers that it is Iowa law that when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on, you must move over, or to slow to half the posted speed limit if unable to move.
