[jambo101]

Originally Posted by OptimusPrime69

ok just so I have this clear. If a police car is on the side of the road (pulling someone over or whatever)....I am supposed to move over to the left a lane? Is that correct?

Or slow down if its not safe to move to the left.
DHSMV: Safety First Messages/Move Over Tips

[Florida or Bust....]

Originally Posted by OptimusPrime69

ok just so I have this clear. If a police car is on the side of the road (pulling someone over or whatever)....I am supposed to move over to the left a lane? Is that correct?

If a police car is on the side of the road or any other emergency vehicle, and there are two lanes you move completely over to the left lane. If there is one lane or you cannot move into the left lane, reduce speed to at least 20 mph or less.

Bottom line, just follow the rule for any vehicle on the side of the road. Better to be safe than sorry.

[markjames68]

As retired11 came from NY he might be unaware it's the same there.

"New York's Move Over Law Has Changed

Effective January 1, 2012

Protects law enforcement officers, emergency workers, tow and service vehicle operators and other maintenance workers stopped along roadways while performing their duties.

Drivers must use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red and/or white emergency lighting:
On all roads and highways, drivers must reduce speed;

On Parkways and other controlled access highways with multiple lanes, when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red and/or white emergency lighting or a hazard vehicle displaying flashing amber lighting, drivers must move from the lane immediately adjacent to the emergency or hazard vehicle, unless traffic or other hazards exist to prevent doing so safely.

Penalties:

Violations of this law are punishable as a moving violation."

[landk97]

This has been a law in NY for almost 4 years too.

[Ellwood]

NY has had the "move over law" for quite some time. If that is where you previously lived I guess you missed that too.

[StreetSmarts]

Originally Posted by OptimusPrime69

ok just so I have this clear. If a police car is on the side of the road (pulling someone over or whatever)....I am supposed to move over to the left a lane? Is that correct?

Yes, or slow down considerably. Dude thats been a law for quite a while.

[UKWildcat1981]

Florida: Home of the newly wed or nearly dead lol

[newred5]

Originally Posted by OptimusPrime69

ok just so I have this clear. If a police car is on the side of the road (pulling someone over or whatever)....I am supposed to move over to the left a lane? Is that correct?

You are supposed to move over a lane or reduce speed to 20 mph I believe

[OpinionInOcala]

Originally Posted by newred5

You are supposed to move over a lane or reduce speed to 20 mph I believe

Reduce speed to at least 20mph below the posted limit*

[Restrain]

Coming down 75 from Tampa the other day cops were running a large radar stop. 4 cars, had cars stopped on both sides. 3 lanes of traffic funneling into 1 lane.