On Tuesday, June 6th, The Bedford Hills Fire Department participated in the "Spirit Ride" to help spread awareness of the slow down move over law. BHFD members displayed The American Flag across Route 117 as the Spirit Ride, led by Sal's Servicenter, travelled to their next destination in Congers NY.

The very professionals who earn a living from highway accidents are now taking to the streets to promote highway safety and help safeguard the lives of fellow first responders. The Spirit Ride will relay a ceremonial casket by car carrier across the nation and back. About 300 towing companies across the U.S. are contributing their services to the Spirit Ride to promote safe driving and the Slow Down, Move Over law.

The Move Over law is often ignored and seemingly unknown to many motorists. The law exists in all states of the Union and requires passing vehicles to move over one lane when approaching an incident where tow operators, police, fire fighters and EMS people are working.

While promoting public awareness of the Move Over laws, the Ride at the same time honors first responders who’ve been killed by passing vehicles. Hundreds of roadside professionals are casualties each year of roadside incidents; about 100 of them are killed. Among police, fire, ems and towing professionals, 60% of those killed are tow operators.

The Bedford Hills Fire Department appreciates the hard work of all Towing Professionals across the nation who risk their lives daily.