Move over law; drivers to move left when approaching certain vehicles displaying flashing lights. (HB403)

Introduced By

Del. Glenn Oder (R-Newport News)

Progress

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

Description

"Move over" law.  Requires drivers to move left on a four lane highway when approaching stationary tow trucks and highway maintenance/construction vehicles if these vehicles are displaying amber lights. (Current law does not include vehicles showing amber lights, only red or blue "emergency" lights.) The offense for all vehicles displaying lights would be punished as a traffic infraction, formerly a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill makes second or subsequent violations Class 1 misdemeanors. Read the Bill »

Status

02/11/2010: Merged into HB1159

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Committee
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103740D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee on Transportation
01/15/2010Assigned Transportation sub: #2
01/20/2010Impact statement from DPB (HB403)
02/10/2010Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1159-Oder)
02/11/2010Incorporated by Transportation (HB1159-Oder)