ynot Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Saw this today in an e-mail from a towing newsletter. http://www.moveoveramerica.com/ There is a law in every state but Hawaii and Washington DC that you must move over(change lanes if possible) if an emergency vehicle is stopped with his lights on. This includes tow trucks and Maint. vehicles. If it's a 2 lane road you have to slow down to 20 mph. Pretty good read, I know it's posted in Idaho on the highways but never knew it was in all most all states. Hope this keeps em safe and you without a ticket. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've heard of it and do so already, but wasn't sure if it was a law that was officially passed yet. I pisses me off when I see people blast past people on the shoulder when there is clearly enough room to get over. One time I saw a car pass a cop who had someone pulled over on St Rose Pkwy. He flew past him at about 55 mph. The cop ran back to his car and chased after him. The guy in the car pulled into the same parking lot that we did and the cop came FLYING in, got out of his car and bitched the guy out big time. lol He didn't ticket him but I heard him explain how he is required to slow down or get over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE135 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I didn't know this. Just looked at the Cali portion of the site. We pass so many laws it's hard to keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 800.00 fine in nevada from what I umderstand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I knew that, and what I don't know, my brother knows, so I'm covered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp-guy Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 yep, knew it and follow it. This is a good law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxysandchick Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 800.00 fine in nevada from what I umderstand! Up to $1000.... " The cost for violating the law can be expensive. It is a misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment in the county jail for up to 6 months. If you get a ticket, a fine will be assessed and you will be assessed demerit points on your license. In addition, your driver’s license may be suspended if you are involved in a crash, and you may serve time in prison if you hurt or kill someone. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAND~~SNAKE Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Up to $1000.... " The cost for violating the law can be expensive. It is a misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment in the county jail for up to 6 months. If you get a ticket, a fine will be assessed and you will be assessed demerit points on your license. In addition, your driverâ€s license may be suspended if you are involved in a crash, and you may serve time in prison if you hurt or kill someone. " OKAY THEN!!!! I guess when I am driving DRUNK I will try to change lanes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodguys75 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 let me tell ya this, i work on an ambulance and people are stupid and don't care about your safety......they only care about getting somewhere fast and talking on the phone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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