Did you know you could be ticketed for not slowing down or changing lanes when passing a pulled over vehicle that's flashing its emergency lights? All 50 states have “move over” laws, yet 71% of drivers aren’t aware of them. For the safety of drivers everywhere, we want to make sure you know the significance of these laws.
Move over laws are for the safety of yourself, stranded motorists, and emergency responders. An estimated 200 roadside workers lose their lives each year due to being struck by oncoming traffic while assisting distressed drivers; this includes 150 law enforcement officers over the last 20 years.
Here at Rockville Audi would like to remind you that if you see a stopped vehicle with flashing emergency lights, you should slow down and change lanes if possible. Not only is failing to do so against the law, you could be putting lives at risk.
