Florida law here http://www.flhsmv.gov/safetytips/MoveOverTips.htm
Around this area if you buzz 5-0 they will come and invite you to a person to person, they are very serious about the move over law and they are cracking down on people that buzz breakdowns on the shoulder.
Its Slow Down OR Move Over for Emergency Vehicles NOT BOTH!
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Onetruckpony, Apr 15, 2012.
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as a tow truck operaitor i do apritiate when people obay the slowdown or pull over law it makes thing less stress full on me. in the 3 years i spent working in a tow truck i was almost ben hit so manny time i have lost count.
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nascarchuck Thanks this.
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The law is effective now, and Alabama State Troopers will begin full enforcement with tickets on January 1. The law requires drivers to move over one lane on a four lane highway when approaching emergency vehicles. If it is unsafe to move over, drivers should slow at least 15 mph below the speed limit. On a a two lane highway, drivers are required to move over as far as possible without leaving their lane and slow down to a speed at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit. If the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less, drivers should slow to 10 mph.
Florida's move over laws is a little bit different:
On a two-lane roadway, you are required to slow to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit.
If the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five miles per hour.
If you are driving on an interstate or roadway with multiple lanes of travel in the same direction, and you approach an emergency or law enforcement vehicle parked along the roadway, you must vacate the lane closest to that vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you are not able to safely move over, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise by a law enforcement officer. -
In The Great State of Texas it's move over a lane, if you can't move over you must slow down to 20mph. DPS Troopers will pull you over and ticket you.
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These cops should be smart enough to not stop on the side of the highway if they don't need too, anyone they are pulling over should be told to take the next exit and get off the road.
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I do both, it's common sense and common courtesy to the emergency vehicles/responders.
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