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FLORIDA’S “MOVE OVER” LAW

Protecting Public Safety Personnel on the Highways

Implemented in 2002, Florida motorist are required to take specific action when approaching an area on Florida roadways where emergency vehicles are present and displaying emergency lights. Known as the “Move Over” law, motorists are required to move over to a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle or vehicles. If it is not practical or safe to do so, the motorist must slow down while maintaining a safe speed. The law states that you must slow down to at least 20 mph less than the posted speed limit or travel at 5 miles per hour when the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less, when driving on a two-lane road. Be careful not to impede or block the flow of traffic.  

Enacted in 42 states, this law is intended to protect emergency workers and personnel at the scene of an emergency incident or other situation where public safety personnel are present. 

Information on “Move Over” laws in other states and the National “Move Over America” campaign can be found at:
www.MoveOverAmerica.com

  
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