When the power goes out, so do our line crews. Lineworkers are the first to respond when an outage occurs, and sometimes, that outage can occur next to neighboring streets, roadways, busy highways, or intersections.

Like all states, North Carolina has a “Move Over” law that protects police officers, firefighters, first responders, and utility workers. Utility workers are required to have flashing amber-colored lights.

What Can You Do?

It’s Simple... When approaching an authorized emergency or public service vehicle with amber flashing lights, drivers must slow down and move over when possible. If moving over is impossible, we ask that you slow down when approaching roadside crews. If you are traveling on a four-lane road, and safety and traffic conditions allow, we ask that you move into the far lane.

Every worker has the right to work in a safe environment; taking these precautions not only shows common courtesy and respect for the hard work they do, but it also saves lives.