TAKE THE NEXT EXIT. Save lives.
I believe no one should be pulled over directly on the freeway. The flashing lights create a dangerous distraction for other drivers, and unlike work zones with clear advance warning signs, these stops appear suddenly with no heads-up. We need a law that requires officers to direct pulled-over drivers to proceed safely to the next exit or a designated safe area instead of stopping on the shoulder. This simple change could save lives—both for law enforcement and everyday drivers like me. I’ve seen it happen too many times: you’re cruising down the highway, and suddenly there are those bright flashing blue and red lights on the side. Your attention gets pulled toward them. Studies show that 80% of drivers admit they slow down or rubberneck when they see emergency vehicles at a traffic stop. Some call it the “moth effect,” where people fixate on the strobing lights and unconsciously drift toward them. Even if the science on exact “moth-to-flame” drifting is mixed, the real-world di...
