Maryland: Drivers reminded to Pull Over for Emergency Vehicles and Tow Trucks

As of Oct. 1, drivers in Maryland must move over for tow trucks on the side of the road. The law is intended to provide an extra barrier for emergency personnel and tow truck drivers, according to a Maryland State Police news release. When a tow truck or emergency vehicle is on the side of the road with its lights on, drivers must move over to leave one lane free, if it is safe to do so. If drivers cannot move over, they must slow down.

The “move over” law already applies to police, fire and emergency rescue personnel, but now tow trucks are included in the law. The fines for a violation start at $110 and one point against the driver, according to police.