The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) announced Friday it will begin distributing free emergency roadside lights to drivers to further its mission to advance roadway safety.
The roadside emergency lights are designed to illuminate a vehicle stopped on the side of the road and will be distributed by CFX’s Road Rangers to drivers in need of assistance on the expressway system, according to a news release. These lights, also called Haley’s Lights, are bright, LED safety lights that ensure other drivers see the car and move over or slow down to avoid a secondary crash.
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“This powerful, yet simple, solution has the ability to remind people to move over for drivers who are stopped on the roadway after dark,” said Michelle Maikisch, CFX Executive Director. “Utilizing our Road Rangers to distribute these lights to the drivers they are assisting on the side of the road is just one way we can make our roads safe for everyone whether they are traveling on our system or elsewhere.”
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Florida recently expanded its Move Over law in January to include disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road if they are displaying hazard lights, emergency flares, or emergency signage, or if a person is outside of the vehicle.
This safety law requires drivers to move over a lane when emergency and disabled vehicles are stopped on the shoulder or drop their speed to 20 mph less than the posted speed limit if they are unable to safely change lanes.
These lights are named after Haley Boggs, a local Central Florida college student who was killed when her car broke down on the side of the road by another driver who did not see her stopped vehicle. This non-profit, Haley’s Light, was started in 2023 and is committed to raising awareness about highway safety and providing crucial information on how to navigate safely around a disabled vehicle.
To learn more about this initiative by CFX or Haley’s Light, visit CFX’s website.
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, law enforcement has issued over 7,300 move over citations statewide. You can access the FLHSMV dashboard by clicking here.
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