Maryland Updates ‘Move Over’ Law
A Maryland bill, which goes into effect on Sat, Oct. 8, has added an update to its ‘Move Over’ Law, requiring motorists to make a lane change when approaching all vehicles stopped on the side of roadways displaying hazard lights, flares or other caution signals – not just first responders and tow trucks.
The original Move Over law that passed in 2010 only provided protection for emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, and CHART trucks who provide motorists roadside assistance. In 2014, the law was updated to include tow truck drivers as well.
The most recent law is aimed at protecting law enforcement, emergency responders, and any motorist that needs to stop near travel lanes if they experience a roadside emergency.
In recognition of the expansion, Governor Larry Hogan declared the month of October as Move Over Awareness Month.
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