An Illinois State Police (ISP) squad car was damaged on I-94 when it was sideswiped by another vehicle during a traffic stop.
On November 25th, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., an ISP Trooper was pulled over for a traffic stop on the right shoulder of I-94 southbound near the 63rd Street exit ramp; their emergency lights were activated. An unknown black SUV exiting at 63rd Street failed to move over and sideswiped the rear passenger side of the Trooper’s squad car, resulting in minor damage. The Trooper was inside of the squad car at the time of the crash but reported no injuries. The black SUV fled the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
In 2025, ISP has now suffered 14 Move Over Law-related crashes. In 2024, ISP suffered 27 Move Over Law-related crashes with 12 Troopers injured and one death. In 2023, ISP had 21 Move Over Law-related crashes with seven Troopers injured. ISP reminds the public the Move Over Law, also known as “Scott’s Law” in Illinois, requires all drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights activated.
A person who violates the Move Over Law faces a fine of no less than $250 and no more than $10,000 for a first offense. If the violation results in injury to another person, the violator’s driver’s license will be suspended for a mandatory period of anywhere between six months and two years.
