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IOM-SS · 03-13-2010, 04:43 AM

friend of mine sent this to me!
Subject: Fw: IMPORTANT TO KNOW! NEW LAW IN CALIFORNIA AND EVERY STATE EXCEPT TWO & D.C.

A GOOD THING TO KNOW: AVOID GETTING AN EXPENSIVE TICKET!

New Law: If a patrol car is pulled over to the side of the road, you have to change to the next lane (away from the stopped vehicle) or slow down by 20 mph. Every state except Hawaii and Maryland and D.C. has adopted this law now.

In California , the "Move-over" law became operative on January first, 2010. http://www.moveoveramerica.com/

It is a fairly new law that states if any emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, if you are able, you are to move into the far lane. The cost of the ticket $754, with 3 points on your license and a mandatory court appearance.

Please tell everyone you know about this new law. check snopes to verify this if you doubt it

http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/moveover.asp

In California, the fine is $724 plus 3 points on your DMV record. ouch
can think of alot better things to spend my money on than a ticket 3 points on my DMV our insurance would go up automatically
i agree it is a good law it saves lives

Sterling · 03-13-2010, 05:47 AM

I didn't realize the ticket was that expensive, but it was all over the news here in MA when it started in January. I'd hate to get popped for that one, but then I've always moved over anyway.

*KILLER74Z28* · 03-13-2010, 08:53 AM

This has been a law in Michigan for a few years now. Its a good law, it helps keep the officer and individual pulled over safe in most situations.

IOM-SS · 03-13-2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

This has been a law in Michigan for a few years now. Its a good law, it helps keep the officer and individual pulled over safe in most situations.

I agree it is a good law it saves lives.

Xmicro_SS · 03-13-2010, 09:44 AM

I have been doing this since I started driving in the 80's. I do not want to be responsible for clipping a person if they step back. I do this even if someone is pulled over changing a tire, it just makes sense!

However in NY/NJ bumper to bumper sometimes you cannot move over. But usually at that point traffic is moving slower anyway.

Good New Law, Great long time common sense!

Jamie Mac · 03-13-2010, 10:41 AM

Pathetic when they have to enact laws due to lack of courtesy and common sense.

Superman09 · 03-13-2010, 10:51 AM

I don't know about the other states but I am 99% sure in Texas the emergency vehicle has to have its lights on for this law to apply.

OUR72GTO · 03-13-2010, 10:51 AM

Now in BC as well.

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-13-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOM-SS

friend of mine sent this to me!
Subject: Fw: IMPORTANT TO KNOW! NEW LAW IN CALIFORNIA AND EVERY STATE EXCEPT TWO & D.C.

A GOOD THING TO KNOW: AVOID GETTING AN EXPENSIVE TICKET!

New Law: If a patrol car is pulled over to the side of the road, you have to change to the next lane (away from the stopped vehicle) or slow down by 20 mph. Every state except Hawaii and Maryland and D.C. has adopted this law now.

In California , the "Move-over" law became operative on January first, 2010. http://www.moveoveramerica.com/

It is a fairly new law that states if any emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, if you are able, you are to move into the far lane. The cost of the ticket $754, with 3 points on your license and a mandatory court appearance.

Please tell everyone you know about this new law. check snopes to verify this if you doubt it

http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/moveover.asp

In California, the fine is $724 plus 3 points on your DMV record. ouch
can think of alot better things to spend my money on than a ticket 3 points on my DMV our insurance would go up automatically
i agree it is a good law it saves lives

The move over law has been in effect since 2006. It's more of a highway patrol law than anything. It includes towtrucks as well, and, new for '10, caltrans. the ticket is only like $145 and is 1 point on your record. California has a 3 point system where if you get 3 points in 1 year, your DL gets suspended. A three point ticket would be outrageous considering DUI, reckless driving, and speed contest tickets are 2 points.

"prima"Donna · 03-13-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

I have been doing this since I started driving in the 80's. I do not want to be responsible for clipping a person if they step back. I do this even if someone is pulled over changing a tire, it just makes sense!

However in NY/NJ bumper to bumper sometimes you cannot move over. But usually at that point traffic is moving slower anyway.

Good New Law, Great long time common sense!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

Pathetic when they have to enact laws due to lack of courtesy and common sense.

+1

03-13-2010, 04:43 AM	#1
IOM-SS Drives: 2010 SS RS 2G1FT1EWXA9163596 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County California Posts: 219 View My Garage	NEW LAW OF THE LAND friend of mine sent this to me! Subject: Fw: IMPORTANT TO KNOW! NEW LAW IN CALIFORNIA AND EVERY STATE EXCEPT TWO & D.C. A GOOD THING TO KNOW: AVOID GETTING AN EXPENSIVE TICKET! New Law: If a patrol car is pulled over to the side of the road, you have to change to the next lane (away from the stopped vehicle) or slow down by 20 mph. Every state except Hawaii and Maryland and D.C. has adopted this law now. In California , the "Move-over" law became operative on January first, 2010. http://www.moveoveramerica.com/ It is a fairly new law that states if any emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, if you are able, you are to move into the far lane. The cost of the ticket $754, with 3 points on your license and a mandatory court appearance. Please tell everyone you know about this new law. check snopes to verify this if you doubt it http://www.snopes.com/politics/traffic/moveover.asp In California, the fine is $724 plus 3 points on your DMV record. ouch can think of alot better things to spend my money on than a ticket 3 points on my DMV our insurance would go up automatically i agree it is a good law it saves lives

03-13-2010, 05:47 AM	#2
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I didn't realize the ticket was that expensive, but it was all over the news here in MA when it started in January. I'd hate to get popped for that one, but then I've always moved over anyway. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

03-13-2010, 08:53 AM	#3
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	This has been a law in Michigan for a few years now. Its a good law, it helps keep the officer and individual pulled over safe in most situations. __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

03-13-2010, 09:44 AM	#5
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I have been doing this since I started driving in the 80's. I do not want to be responsible for clipping a person if they step back. I do this even if someone is pulled over changing a tire, it just makes sense! However in NY/NJ bumper to bumper sometimes you cannot move over. But usually at that point traffic is moving slower anyway. Good New Law, Great long time common sense! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

03-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#6
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Pathetic when they have to enact laws due to lack of courtesy and common sense. __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

03-13-2010, 10:51 AM	#7
Superman09 Account SNAFU Drives: 13 Tahoe 79 Scout II 15 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,356 View My Garage	I don't know about the other states but I am 99% sure in Texas the emergency vehicle has to have its lights on for this law to apply.

03-13-2010, 10:51 AM	#8
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Now in BC as well. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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