ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Tuesday’s Ask Trooper Steve talks about the expansion of Florida’s Move Over law.
“Common courtesy is now law. For years, the Florida Move Over law has required drivers to clear the travel lane closest to emergency vehicles or service vehicles actively working on the side of the road. If that driver was unable to clear that travel lane, a driver would then be required to slow 20 mph under the posted speed limit,” he said.
Trooper Steve said when he gives traffic safety information, he has always said you should consider disabled motorist on the side of the road as part of the Florida Move Over law, just to be safe.
“Now, it is law for you to move over for these disabled vehicles. Any vehicle, displaying hazard lights, warning, lights, or has a visible present pedestrian are covered under the expansion of the Florida move over law. A violation of this law is a moving violation and does come with points.”
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