It’s a new year to start adopting better driving habits, including but not limited to refraining from distracted or aggressive driving. Now that January is here, it is also “Move Over Awareness Month” in Florida and for those of us that have spent a lot of time driving in South Florida, many drivers fail to understand the simple concept of moving over. This law goes a long way in protecting the men and women working on the side of the road to ensure they can return home to their loved ones.
The American Association of State Troopers is using the month to educate Florida motorists on how important the move over law is. It is quite simple to understand. This law requires all drivers to change lanes for any emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow truck drivers, and utility service vehicles. If a driver is unable to move to an adjacent lane, he or she must reduce their speed by twenty miles based on the posted speed limit. Failing to adhere to move over law may result in a ticket, fine, and up to three points on a driver’s license.
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