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Hendry County adopts 'Move Over for Ken' resolution and urges stronger state penalties
Summary
The board adopted a resolution supporting the Move Over for Ken campaign, urging more funding for awareness and legislative changes to Florida statute 316.126 after a local tow operator, Ken Spassato, was killed while assisting a motorist.
The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners on May 27 adopted a resolution supporting the Move Over for Ken campaign and urged the Florida Legislature and state agencies to increase outreach and strengthen penalties under Florida’s Move Over law.
The resolution cites Florida statute 316.126 and statistics cited in the resolution from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for February 2024: more than 17,000 citations statewide for move-over…
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