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HB 1970 Move over law; driver to slow down when approaching stationary emergency vehicle.

Introduced by: Roxann L. Robinson | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

"Move over" law.  Provides that if changing lanes would be unreasonable or unsafe when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, the driver must slow the vehicle by at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit and operate the vehicle at that reduced speed until the stationary vehicle is passed.


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