What is the Move Over law?

• A. Always speed up to pass emergency vehicles.
• B. Stop in the roadway.
• C. When possible, change lanes to give space to stopped emergency or enforcement vehicles and slow down; otherwise slow to a safe speed.
• D. Turn around and go the other way.

Answer: (C)

Move Over laws require drivers to slow down and, when possible, change lanes to give space to emergency or enforcement vehicles that are stopped on the side of the road. This creates a safer buffer between responders and passing traffic, reducing the chance of a crash at the scene. If you can safely move to a different lane, do so and continue past the scene with caution. If changing lanes isn’t possible or safe—due to traffic, road conditions, or a narrow shoulder—then slow to a safe speed and proceed with extra caution. The goal is to give space and reduce speed near stopped vehicles, not to stop in the roadway or turn around.