First responders, emergency workers, and utility employees are often seen working on the side of the road. They are extremely vulnerable while doing so and Florida’s Move Over Law aims to protect them, so Florida’s first responders and state officials recognize January as Move Over Month in the state of Florida to promote awareness and keep roadside workers safe.
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Florida’s Move Over Law.
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To be precise, there were 13,792 statewide citations for violating Florida’s Move Over Law in 2022.
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The answer is D: 10,000+
If you can’t move over or are on a two-lane road, slow to a speed that is 20 mph less than the posted speed limit, or slow down to 5 mph when the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less.
The answer is D: Both A and B
For more detailed information on the rules and penalties of Florida’s Move Over Law, read up on Florida Statute 316.126 at leg.state.fl.us.
The answer is D: All of the above
Since 2015, there have been 1,520 crashes in which a driver was cited for failing to move over for an emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle. Those crashes resulted in seven deaths, 117 serious injuries, and 1,296 non-serious injuries.
The answer is D: 1,500+
Remember that violating the Move Over Law not only puts yourself and your passengers at risk, but it also jeopardizes the safety of other motorists, first responders, and roadside workers.
The answer is A: True
