[getdul981]

This came to me in an e-mail. I knew about the law, but did not know to what extent the police would go. I try to move over if at all possible, but it's not always possible. Be governed accordingly.



> THIS WAS ON THE LOCAL NEWS LAST NIGHT---THE FINES CAN REACH UP TO� $1050.00 AND YOU�AUTOMATICALLY�LOSE YOUR LICENSE FOR A YEAR--SO TELL YOUR KIDS AND EVERY ONE YOUKNOW WHO DRIVES---ESP THRU�IOWA.
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> While driving across Arizona a few weeks ago, I observed an Arizona Hiwaypatrolman parked on the side of the freeway with his lights flashing for no apparent reason. I soon reasoned that he was probably waiting for some unsuspecting soul to violate the new law. Beware my friend.
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> I received this today. From the size of that fine it seems like it would be best to slow down to 20 MPH under the speed limit AND move over.
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> Subject: NEW DRIVING LAW (Very Important!) I was aware of the move over to outer lane and knew to slow down, but I didn't know about the 20 mph under speed limit. Thought maybe this might be good information to pass on.
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> Someone added: This happened to my aunt on the four lane right outside of Dyersburg,TN a few months ago. Her ticket was over $300 and it cost her three points on her license, too. A state trooper and a county cop had someone else pulled over. She slowed down and moved over a little, but not all the way into the other lane. The trooper wasn't understanding at all. Mom was with her and she didn't know about the law either.
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> NEW TRAFFIC LAW - 2010 If a patrol car is pulled over to the side of the road,you have to change to the next lane (away from the stopped vehicle) OR slowdown to at least 20 mph under the posted speed limit. Every state except Hawaii and Maryland and the D.C. has this law. In California, the Move-over law became operative on January 1, 2010 ..
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> A friend's son got a ticket for this recently. A police car (turned out it was two police cars) was on the side of the road giving a ticket to someone else. He slowed down to pass but did not move into the other lane. The second police car immediately pulled him over and gave him a ticket. He had never heard of the law. It is a fairly new law that states if any emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, if you are able, you are to move into the far lane. The cost of the ticket was $754, with three points on his license and a mandatory court appearance. Please let everyone you know who drives about this new law. It is true (see details at the following web addresses). This same law applies to tow trucks and medical emergency vehicles like ambulances on the side of the road.
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> snopes.com: 'Move Over' Traffic Laws
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[WVMtnBoy]

Great info! Here's the official quote from the Florida Statutes:

The 2012 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL

View Entire Chapter
316.126 Operation of vehicles and actions of pedestrians on approach of authorized emergency vehicle.—
(1)(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, while en route to meet an existing emergency, the driver of every other vehicle shall, when such emergency vehicle is giving audible signals by siren, exhaust whistle, or other adequate device, or visible signals by the use of displayed blue or red lights, yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle and shall immediately proceed to a position parallel to, and as close as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by any law enforcement officer.
(b) When an authorized emergency vehicle making use of any visual signals is parked or a wrecker displaying amber rotating or flashing lights is performing a recovery or loading on the roadside, the driver of every other vehicle, as soon as it is safe:
1. Shall vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or wrecker when driving on an interstate highway or other highway with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the emergency vehicle or wrecker, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. If such movement cannot be safely accomplished, the driver shall reduce speed as provided in subparagraph 2.
2. Shall slow to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or greater; or travel at 5 miles per hour when the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, when driving on a two-lane road, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.

[paulandjean]

No big deal....................

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

No big deal....................

It's a BIG deal if you weren't aware of the law and got ticketed!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I've always moved over when I see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road with it's lights flashing. Just seems like the courteous and SAFE thing to do.

The Snopes article says that the maximum fine is $200 and $500 if there is property damage. I guess that is only for Texas.

[drdodge]

If you are going to drive you should know the laws

drd

[DENNIS G]

The Move Over Law has been in effect for years in most states, but hasn't been enforced. They have begun to realize it is a problem with some many troopers being hit.
When it started it was required of Commerical vehicles and then extended to private vehicles. I was a driver for over 15 years and that was always the policy. I retired in 2007.

[goodgrief]

Originally Posted by WVMtnBoy

Great info! Here's the official quote from the Florida Statutes:

The 2012 Florida Statutes

Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL

View Entire Chapter
316.126 Operation of vehicles and actions of pedestrians on approach of authorized emergency vehicle.—
(1)(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, while en route to meet an existing emergency, the driver of every other vehicle shall, when such emergency vehicle is giving audible signals by siren, exhaust whistle, or other adequate device, or visible signals by the use of displayed blue or red lights, yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle and shall immediately proceed to a position parallel to, and as close as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by any law enforcement officer.
(b) When an authorized emergency vehicle making use of any visual signals is parked or a wrecker displaying amber rotating or flashing lights is performing a recovery or loading on the roadside, the driver of every other vehicle, as soon as it is safe:
1. Shall vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or wrecker when driving on an interstate highway or other highway with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the emergency vehicle or wrecker, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. If such movement cannot be safely accomplished, the driver shall reduce speed as provided in subparagraph 2.
2. Shall slow to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or greater; or travel at 5 miles per hour when the posted speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, when driving on a two-lane road, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.

Actually have known to do this forever....get over or if you can't slow your butt down to a crawl to pass. This has been on the books in many states for longer than this. Its kinda scary that its not common sense

[billethkid]

hard to debate what just makes sense....as the judge always says, ignorance of the law IS NOT an excuse....discuss OK...excuse NO!

btk

[Indydealmaker]

Once you have had to change a tire on the side of the interstate, you learn to move to the left of slow way down for ANYBODY on the side of the road.

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by philnpat

It's a BIG deal if you weren't aware of the law and got ticketed!

Like I said "No big deal',This has been around for years,if you have been driving a car during that time and did not know of it,"Shame on you".Everyone moves over one lane,however you can stay in your lane if it is impossible to move without causing accident and you reduced your speed.

[paulandjean]

PS, If you do receive a ticket,pay attention to where he marks road conditions,light ,moderate,heavy,traffic, make sure he is aware that conditions made it unable to merge into next lane because of heavy traffic.

[JimJoe]

Another example of government out of control. Of course you can justify it on safety grounds. I could come up with dozens of good ideas that would improve safety..
but laws must be reasonable and must include common sense. We need fewer laws (these are really just regulation.. heard about too many regs lately?)
When will the public finally figure out these are revenue laws and kick out every politician who refuses to eliminate them..
by the way.. NO politician will vote against these laws because they do not want to be accused of being against safety and law enforcement AND they are revenue raisers.

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

Like I said "No big deal',This has been around for years,if you have been driving a car during that time and did not know of it,"Shame on you".Everyone moves over one lane,however you can stay in your lane if it is impossible to move without causing accident and you reduced your speed.

When you state "no big deal" it is easy to take it as the fine, law or original poster's comment was no big deal. you might want to reread your posts before you click on the submit button.

[TF Hutch]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

Another example of government out of control. Of course you can justify it on safety grounds. I could come up with dozens of good ideas that would improve safety..
but laws must be reasonable and must include common sense. We need fewer laws (these are really just regulation.. heard about too many regs lately?)
When will the public finally figure out these are revenue laws and kick out every politician who refuses to eliminate them..
by the way.. NO politician will vote against these laws because they do not want to be accused of being against safety and law enforcement AND they are revenue raisers.

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