Move over law; driver to slow down when approaching stationary emergency vehicle. (HB1970)
Introduced By
Del. Roxann Robinson (R-Chesterfield)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
"Move over" law. Provides that if changing lanes would be unreasonable or unsafe when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, the driver must slow the vehicle by at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit and operate the vehicle at that reduced speed until the stationary vehicle is passed. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | Committee |
| 01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100261D |
| 01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/14/2011 | Assigned Transportation sub: #2 |
| 01/19/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/08/2011 | Left in Transportation |