REVIEW OF MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN LAW PUBLIC AWARENESS.

SEC. 24109. REVIEW OF MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN LAW PUBLIC AWARENESS. (a) Definition of Move Over or Slow Down Law.—In this section, the term “Move Over or Slow Down Law” means any Federal or State law intended to ensure first responder and motorist safety by requiring motorists to change lanes or slow down when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle that is stopped or parked on or next to a roadway with emergency lights activated. (b) Study.— (1) In general.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study of the efficacy of Move Over or Slow Down Laws and related public awareness campaigns. (2) Inclusions.—The study under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) a review of each Federal and State Move Over or Slow Down Law, including— (i) penalties associated with the Move Over or Slow Down Laws; (ii) the level of enforcement of Move Over or Slow Down Laws; and (iii) the applicable class of vehicles that triggers Move Over or Slow Down Laws. (B) an identification and description of each Federal and State public awareness campaign relating to Move Over or Slow Down Laws; and (C) a description of the role of the Department in supporting State efforts with respect to Move Over or Slow Down Laws, such as conducting research, collecting data, or supporting public awareness or education efforts. (c) Report.—On completion of the study under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that describes— (1) the findings of the study; and (2) any recommendations to improve public awareness campaigns, research, or education efforts relating to the issues described in subsection (b)(2).