Move Over: It's the Law

For the safety of everyone on and off the road, all 50 states have Move Over laws. 

Move Over for Emergency Vehicles With Flashing Lights

Move Over for Emergency Vehicles With Flashing Lights

All states require drivers to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

Move Over for All Vehicles With Flashing Lights

In 19 states and Washington, DC, laws include moving over for all vehicles with flashing or hazard lights, such as: law enforcement, EMS, fire, highway maintenance, construction, utility, trash, and disabled vehicles.

Move Over for All Vehicles With Flashing Lights

What You Need To Do 

When a vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on or next to a roadway, drivers approaching the vehicle should: 

• change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle, or
• slow down to a reasonable speed if you’re unable to safely make a lane change.

Move Over – It's the Law

Violation of the Move Over law results in fines and in some cases jail time.

Remember, next time you see flashing lights on the side of the road, Move Over. It’s the Law.