Are You Aware of the “Move Over” Law?

moveJanuary is unofficially considered Florida’s “Move Over” month, where drivers are encouraged to remember the law that requires them to allow ample space for emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow truck drivers, and utility service vehicles. Drivers who fail to follow the “Move Over” law may receive a ticket, fine, and up to three points on their driver’s license.

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), just over 200 crashes and nearly seventy injuries were caused by motorists who failed to move over back in 2016. Additionally, law enforcement officers have issued over 5,000 citations for the same reason. The Move Over law helps to protect the individuals working on the side of the road to ensure they can return home to their loved ones.

For drivers out on the Florida roadways, always keep an eye out for any tow, emergency, utility, or sanitation vehicles that may be pulled over on the side of the road. If you’re on a two-lane road and there is an emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road, you are required to slow down to twenty miles below whatever the posted speed limit is. Whenever possible, move over to an adjacent lane.

This update is brought to you by Miami traffic ticket lawyer Hochman & Goldin, P.A. We can assist you with criminal traffic violations and we are ready to answer your questions and help you fight your ticket. Please call 305-665-1000 to speak with our legal team about fighting your Miami civil traffic tickets.

 

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