Proposal to Expand 'Move Over Law' Passes Mass. Senate
The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a bill to broaden the state’s Move Over law, aiming to improve roadside safety for motorists and utility workers.
The proposed changes would require drivers to slow down and switch lanes when passing utility trucks and disabled vehicles with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder.
- Currently, the Move Over Law only applies to emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
- Motorists must slow down and move over one lane away from the emergency vehicle if the road has two or more lanes going in the same direction.
- Violators face a $100 fine for failing to adhere to the law.
The new proposal also increases fines for first-time violations and imposes harsher penalties for repeat offenders.
The measure would require drivers to slow down and ideally switch lanes when passing utility trucks and disabled vehicles with flashing lights stopped on the shoulder.
Author's summary: Massachusetts Senate passes bill to expand Move Over law.
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