Unfortunately, many police officers suffer injuries and fatalities each year when responding to calls. Many of these occur due to careless drivers not slowing down and moving over when approaching stopped police cars with their lights on. All 50 states have created laws to help protect police officers from this type of incident, and here are some tips to remember when approaching a stopped police car with its lights on:
- Ticket- Slowing down and moving over is not a courtesy it is the law. If you pass a stopped police car with its lights on and you do not slow down and move over, they can pull you over and issue you a ticket
- Canada- The United States is not the only country with move over laws, Canada also has them. If you plan on driving to Canada, make sure you are aware of their laws to avoid costly tickets and delays
- Simple Rules To Follow- No matter where you are driving, remember when you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on, slow down at least 20 miles per hour, move over at least one lane, and stay alert this to keep you and emergency workers safe
Here at Spradley Hyundai, we want all drivers to stay safe, so always remember to slow down and move over when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights on.
