Move-over law; drivers must move to lane not adjacent emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights. (SB799)
Introduced By
Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-Springfield)
Progress
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Description
Move-over law. Provides that a motor vehicle approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights must move to a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle regardless of whether the emergency vehicle is in a travel lane. Amends § 46.2-921.1 (“Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary emergency vehicles on highways; penalties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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