He did everything right. But it wasn’t enough.
Every six days in America, a tow truck operator is killed while helping others.
Ken Sposato was one of them.

On April 14, 2025, Ken Sposato—a dedicated tow truck owner/operator at Stonewall Towing and Cape Coral Towing—was struck and killed in Highlands County, Florida, while securing a disabled vehicle on the roadside.
The driver who hit him failed to obey Florida’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow down and move over for emergency responders and roadside workers.

Ken wore reflective gear. His truck’s warning lights were flashing. He followed every safety protocol.
But none of that was enough.

While the investigation into Ken’s death is ongoing, one fact remains: under current Florida law, drivers who violate the Move Over Law may face little more than a traffic ticket—even if their negligence causes a death.

We demand justice. We demand change.

Ken wasn’t just a tow operator. He was a rescuer. A protector. A community pillar.
He was also a loving husband, a devoted father to six children, a grandfather to six grandkids, and a beloved son, brother, and uncle.
The pain his family feels is unimaginable. His death was entirely preventable.

This isn’t just about Ken. It’s about every police officer, firefighter, EMT, tow truck operator, and roadside worker who risks their life every day on our roads.

We call on Florida lawmakers to take immediate action:

1. Increased Awareness Initiatives
   Mandate the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund and implement a statewide awareness campaign, including:
   - Billboards across highways and urban corridors.
   - Social media outreach in coordination with emergency services, towing companies, and law enforcement.
   - Annual "Move Over Awareness Week" with press coverage, community events, and public safety demonstrations.
2. Stricter Legal Consequences
   Amend Florida Statute 316.126 to include:
   - Reclassification of a basic violation (where no injury occurs) from a traffic infraction to a felony of the third degree, with fines starting at $5,000, rising with repeat offenses.
   - If a fatality occurs, mandate:
     - Felony of the second degree, with automatic jail time of no less than 5 years.
     - Loss of driver’s license for a minimum of 10 years.
     - Victim impact statements to be included in court proceedings.

Florida’s Move Over Law is not strong enough.
It lacks public awareness, enforcement, and—most importantly—meaningful consequences when lives are lost.

Ken Sposato’s death must not be in vain.

Sign this petition to help save lives—and to demand justice for Ken and every hero who puts their life on the line for others.

#MoveOverForKen #JusticeForKen #ProtectRoadsideHeroes #MoveOverSaveLives