5th Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally

Wes Passmore owner of Classic Towing & Automotive held the 5th annual “Slow Down, Move Over” Rally on December 5th, 2021. This rally starts in Hueytown , Alabama followed by a parade of 130 + trucks to Tuscalossa, Al. The rally had everyone taken care of with food trucks, bounce houses for the kids, live music, first responders and towers from across the state. This event continues to grow attended by many tow owners, family members, local fire, and state police. The rally helps to spread the word and educate the public on the dangers facing our responders, and the loss of life that is happening from careless, and distracted drivers.

This is a loss unfortunately Wes Passmore knows too well, losing a driver John Hubbard to a motorist that failed to move over one lane, striking and fatally

5th Annual Slow Down, Move Over Rally CONTINUED

injuring John. Wes has led a tireless journey to inform the public of the dangers towers face when responding to motorist. With the events growth, it has also picked up sponsors. Towbook, Insurance Hub, Progressive Insurance, Austin Hinds Motors, Knox Auto Parts, My Company Funding, Passmore Automotive, and Tow Professional Magazine stepped in this year to be a part of sponsoring this rally. The support is appreciated and goes a long way towards public awareness and reminding our Tow Professionals that we have their back and are striving to ensure their safety on the job!

Tow Professional Magazine for the third year in a row, petitioned Governor Kay Ivey to set aside a month as “Slow Down, Mover Over, “to educate the public and drive awareness. We are happy to say the request was granted and will be announcing which month soon. We urge you to be active in your state associations, national association, and get to know your local legislators. One by one we can have influence. Thanks again for all that attended and supported the rally, be safe and God Bless till next year!