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Zorluk: OrtaEmergency Vehicles and Move-Over Laws

When approaching a stationary tow truck or highway maintenance vehicle stopped on the shoulder with activated amber warning lights, drivers on a multi-lane roadway are legally required to change lanes away from the vehicle if safe, or reduce speed if changing lanes is unsafe.

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The statement is True. Move-over laws mandate that drivers vacate the lane adjacent to stationary emergency, tow, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying active flashing lights when traffic conditions permit, or reduce speed if a lane change cannot be executed safely.
Move-over laws protect all authorized roadside personnel working alongside active traffic lanes. Drivers must move over to create a buffer zone when approaching stationary emergency or maintenance vehicles with active lights, or reduce their speed when a lane change is unsafe or impossible.

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1
Identify the vehicle classification and active signal status
The vehicle is a stationary service/maintenance vehicle displaying active amber flashing lights on the roadside shoulder.
Move-over statutes protect roadside service workers and emergency responders operating near active traffic lanes.
2
Determine the mandatory driver action required by law
Drivers must move over into an available non-adjacent lane or slow down significantly if moving over is unsafe.
Creating a safety buffer lane minimizes collision risks for personnel working on the shoulder.

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Applicability of Move-Over Laws to Roadside Service and Maintenance Vehicles
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