In July 2002, the State of Florida
enacted
 legislation
to protect law enforcement
officers and other emergency workers
stopped along side our highways.
 The "Move Over Act" requires motorists to
approach cautiously when an emergency vehicle is stopped ahead with its
lights flashing.
Motorists must change lanes away from the
emergency vehicle if they are on a multi-lane highway - if they can do so
SAFELY.
If drivers cannot change lanes safely, or
they are on a two-lane highway, they must slow down while maintaining a
safe speed, so as not to impede other drivers.
Failure to comply is a moving violation
that can result in an $86 fine.
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