A change to the ‘Move Over’ law It went into effect on January 1, 2024, but many Florida drivers are unaware of it, which continues to cause traffic accidents.

Statistically, the drivers most likely to violate the Move Over Law are drivers between the ages of 20 and 40. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, this age group is less likely to move or slow down when approaching emergency, service or disabled vehicles.

Also known as ‘Move over’, it has been law in Florida since 2012, although at the time it was only introduced for emergency, public service and construction vehicles, which were stopped on the roadways with their lights flashing. As of this month, this law has been expanded to allow drivers to drive in this state must move aside when a vehicle is stopped at the side of the road.

‘Move Over’ means ‘move over’ and is an indication for drivers to change lanes.

Each violator must pay a base fee of $60, but with additional surcharges this amount can increase to $158.

What are the Move Over changes?

Drivers should change lanes or reduce their speed in the following conditions:

Based on the rule, All motorists should change lanes or at least slow down. at a speed 30 kilometers below the posted limit, when they encounter a vehicle stopped on the side of the road. (JO)