Move over Law
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Tourer
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From: NY
Move over Law
A cop friend of mine informed me of this. Can be ticketed for not moving over (if possible) to next lane when a cop has someone pulled over.
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From: In your head rent free
North Carolina is very serious about this.
I always wondered how somebody could slam a police car that's all lit up on the side of the road. Then I just look at people driving and I understand.
It seems like it would be common sense, but there is a real lack of that in the world today.
I always wondered how somebody could slam a police car that's all lit up on the side of the road. Then I just look at people driving and I understand.
It seems like it would be common sense, but there is a real lack of that in the world today.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Heres our law in INDIANA..
Give Emergency Workers Room to Work
The Indiana State Police would like to remind drivers that Indiana law requires motorists to exercise caution when approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the roadside with emergency lights activated.
Motorists are required to change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if they can do so safely. If unable, they must slow down and proceed with caution. Troopers ask motorists to do what they expect of others if they were on the roadside changing a flat tire. Give our emergency workers room to work.
Motorists found in violation of this law can face up to a $10,000 dollar fine. Violations culminating in property damage or injuries can result in the suspension of their driver’s license for a minimum of 90 days up to two years. This is in addition to any other penalties imposed by the courts.
Indiana emergency vehicles include:
Police vehicles
Ambulances
Fire trucks and rescue equipment
Highway incident-response vehicles
Highway work vehicles
Vehicle recovery equipment (tow trucks)
The intent of this law is to protect the emergency and highway personnel who serve the public. Please be alert when you see emergency lights and give them room to do their job.
Give Emergency Workers Room to Work
The Indiana State Police would like to remind drivers that Indiana law requires motorists to exercise caution when approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the roadside with emergency lights activated.
Motorists are required to change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if they can do so safely. If unable, they must slow down and proceed with caution. Troopers ask motorists to do what they expect of others if they were on the roadside changing a flat tire. Give our emergency workers room to work.
Motorists found in violation of this law can face up to a $10,000 dollar fine. Violations culminating in property damage or injuries can result in the suspension of their driver’s license for a minimum of 90 days up to two years. This is in addition to any other penalties imposed by the courts.
Indiana emergency vehicles include:
Police vehicles
Ambulances
Fire trucks and rescue equipment
Highway incident-response vehicles
Highway work vehicles
Vehicle recovery equipment (tow trucks)
The intent of this law is to protect the emergency and highway personnel who serve the public. Please be alert when you see emergency lights and give them room to do their job.
Road Master
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In California it's move over if safe to do so.
I work on an ambulance and unbelievably they get hit all too often!
When my partner and I are behind the rig one of us is always looking behind us ready to yell RUN!
I work on an ambulance and unbelievably they get hit all too often!
When my partner and I are behind the rig one of us is always looking behind us ready to yell RUN!
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Eugene, OR
It the law in Oregon also. Inattentive drivers crashing through emergency scenes is one of the leading causes of death for emergency personnel and law enforcement members. Give us all a break and show a little courtesy.
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From: Republic of Texas
Sitting on the side of the road is stupid. It is dangerous to write citations, change flats or make repairs. So they pass a law to make it a little bit safer but you are still a sitting target for any fool that is nodding off, drunk, texting, and attracted to flashing lights and steers toward them subconsciously.
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From: Arkansas
Majority of the states have that law. Truck drivers been doin it for years. We move over as a rule for any vehicle that is on the shoulder be it an emergency, service, or just a car stopped on the shoulder for whatever reason.
EDIT...I won't move over for a bike on the shoulder. I will stop and see if he needs help (unless it's a Motor with a cage pulled over of course).
EDIT...I won't move over for a bike on the shoulder. I will stop and see if he needs help (unless it's a Motor with a cage pulled over of course).