Social Media #moveover Campaign Reinforces Scott's Law

As the National Safety Council's National Safety Month concludes, Illinois American Water encourages drivers to move over and prioritize safety. Through the #moveover campaign, company employees appear on its Facebook page with messages stressing the need to yield for law enforcement, emergency responders, utility crews and other vehicles using warning lights while supporting Scott's Law.

Scott's Law, 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c), serves as Illinois' required move-over statute. Drivers must shift lanes when approaching stopped or disabled vehicles with warning lights activated. The measure also covers vehicles with hazard lights on along state highways. It honors Chicago Fire Department member Scott Gillen, who lost his life after being struck by an impaired driver while aiding at an expressway incident.

Illinois motorists approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing warning lights are required to slow down, proceed carefully, change to a different lane when possible, or reduce speed if a lane shift cannot be made safely.

Drivers entering highway work zones must slow their speed, stop using wireless devices, and yield or move away from authorized vehicles and workers present in the area.

Craig Watson, a field service representative in the Peoria service territory, joins the #moveover effort to highlight how everyday choices behind the wheel carry major consequences. He noted that crews sometimes create brief traffic disruptions while restoring service and always place safety first. Motorists who slow down and move over help protect workers, drivers and passengers, demonstrating shared responsibility that can prevent tragedies.

Additional details on Illinois American Water's safety programs are available on the company website.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) ranks as the largest regulated water and wastewater utility provider across the United States. Tracing its roots to 1886 and marking 140 years in 2026, the company keeps life flowing by delivering safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to roughly 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states plus 18 military installations. Its nearly 7,000 skilled team members apply deep expertise and national scale to deliver strong results for customers, staff, investors and stakeholders.

About Illinois American Water
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), operates as the state's largest regulated water utility. Approximately 600 committed employees deliver safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to about 1.3 million residents. The company also runs a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.