Move Over, Florida – It’s the Law!
Do you know what to do in the state of Florida if there is a law official or emergency vehicle pulled off on the side of the road? Even if you do, a lot of other drivers don’t and that is why the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has dedicated the month of January to raising awareness for the Move Over Law. Although the Move Over Law has been in place since 2002, many drivers don’t know about it or don’t know the details regarding it.
The Move Over Law states:
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Now that you know the law specifics we hope you obey it! In 2016, there were more than 200 accidents in Florida that were the result of drivers not abiding by the Move Over law. Not to mention, the citation can add up to a lot of money depending on the speed you are going, and you can get three points on your license as well.
We hope you now pass this information along as part of Move Over Month in Florida! You can view more specific details about the law and join the conversation on it here, https://www.facebook.com/pg/MoveOverLaw/ .
The more people who learn about the law, the less accidents involving law officials and first responders. Happy Move Over January from Miami Lakes Automall! Be safe.
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