According to a valid traffic law, drivers of Florida are obliged to do so changing lanes on the road when “all police, emergency, sanitary and commercial vehicles or tow trucks are stopped, and maintenance or construction vehicles with warning lights.”

But that law will be expanded in 2024, so drivers in this state must move aside when a vehicle is stopped at the side of the road.

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This measure will be introduced from January next year to prevent accidents on the roads. Bill 425 requires drivers to change lanes or slow down if they see:

If you can’t change lanesthe law requires you to reduce your speed to 20 miles per hour less than the speed limit posted, when the posted limit is 40 km/h or more. Or if you are driving 5 mph when the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less.

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What is the fine if you don’t comply with the ‘Move Over’ law?

Because violating this law is a non-criminal traffic violation, The legal fine is $60.but with additional costs and surcharges the total fine can go up to $158.

Accidents in Florida

In accordance with Florida Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesYesIn 2021, there were 91 crashes and more than 14,000 citations for drivers in Florida for failing to change lanes when necessary.

In November of this year, a Nissan car crashed into a tow truck that had come to the aid of a disabled car on southbound Interstate 95 near Northwest 62nd Street in Miami-Dade. The crash killed the driver of the tow truck, while the driver of the Nissan fled.

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The American Automobile Association The report also notes that approximately 350 people die each year while standing outside their cars on the side of the road, hit by other vehicles traveling at high speeds and not changing lanes.

“The side of the road is a dangerous place for everyone, whether you are a first responder or a daily commuter. We hope this improvement to the current law will save lives by reminding drivers to leave extra room when passing someone on the side of the road,” said an AAA spokesperson. (JO)