Move over law; drivers to move left when approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning lights. (HB1159)

Introduced By

Del. Glenn Oder (R-Newport News)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

"Move over" law. Requires drivers to move left on a four lane highway when approaching vehicles displaying flashing blue or red (formerly "emergency") lights.  The offense is punished as a traffic infraction, formerly a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill makes second or subsequent violations Class 1 misdemeanors, and makes any violation that results in a death a Class 6 felony.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

Thomas Crouch writes:

Leave it a first offense Class 1... we have had too many killed and injured over the years.

Posted 25 months ago.