On the first of October 2014, tow trucks will be included in the safety barrier of the ‘move over’ law. The law is intended to provide an extra barrier of safety for police, fire and emergency rescue personnel, and now tow truck drivers. Motorists are required when approaching an emergency vehicle or a tow truck from the rear with its lights activated, to change into an available lane not next to the emergency vehicle or tow truck, when safe to do so. If there is no lane available, the motorists must slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed as they pass the emergency scene.
Drivers are reminded the ‘move over’ law is a primary offense with a fine of $110 and one point. If the violation contributes to a traffic collision, the fine will be $150 and three points. If the violation contributes to crash resulting in death or serious injury, the fine is $750 and three points.
5 comments:
Were they smart enough to state in the law that the Tow Truck MUST have their above cab emergency lights must be on?
I've always gotten out of their way to keep from getting run over.
Laws, laws, laws, I'm waiting for a law saying I need a permit to take a crap. Soon we will not be able to leave the house without breaking a law.
As a tow truck driver, and one who has lost a friend cause some asshat wasnt paying attention rear ended the car he was hooking up to, having it pushed over him. I'm glad they finally included tow truck drivers in the law. "Laws, laws laws" If you lost someone or spent a day in our shoes you wouldn't be bitching.
@ 9:00 pm. If people weren't so damn stupid, they would not need a law telling them this...but I agree with your principle.
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