Alabama: Law enforcement stressing importance of Move-Over Law
Just The Facts
According to the law, If a motorist sees a vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing (red, blue and amber), the motorist is required to move out of the lane closest to the vehicle if possible. If not safe to move over, the driver shall slow to a speed that is at least 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.
A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a $25 fine for the first offense; $50 for the second violation and $100 for the third offense or more.
Did You Know?
Since 2007, state law enforcement agencies have written 7,173 citations for motorists failing to move-over when they come up on an emergency vehicle on the side of the road.
Citations issued:
· 2007 -- 284
· 2008 -- 345
· 2009 -- 662
· 2010 -- 1,083
· 2011 -- 1,378
· 2012 -- 1,478
· 2013 -- 1,133
· 2014 -- 810
Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2016 12:10 am | Updated: 11:47 am, Mon Feb 8, 2016.
By Tom Smith Senior Staff Writer timesdaily.com |
Did You Know? Since 2007, state law enforcement agencies have written 7,173 citations for motorists failing to move-over when they come up on an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Citations issued: 2007 — 284 2008 — 345 2009 — 662 2010 — 1,083 2011 — 1,378 2012 — 1,478 2013 — 1,133 2014 — 810 Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Just The Facts According to the law, If a motorist sees a vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing (red, blue and amber), the motorist is required to move out of the lane closest to the vehicle if possible. If not safe to move over, the driver shall slow to a speed that is at least 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a $25 fine for the first offense; $50 for the second violation and $100 for the third offense or more.
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