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The Michigan Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down by 10 mph and move to a different traffic lane when approaching and passing police, fire, road service and emergency response vehicles \u2013 including ambulances \u2013 as well as solid waste collection, utility service and road maintenance vehicles when any of these vehicles are stationary and their lights are flashing.<\/p>\n

What is Michigan\u2019s Move Over Law?<\/h2>\n

Michigan\u2019s Move Over Law state when certain emergency or service vehicles are stopped and their lights are activated, drivers must: (1) reduce their speed by 10 miles per hour, and (2) move over into another traffic lane or least 2 vehicle widths away from the stationary emergency or service vehicle. (MCL 257.653a(1)<\/a>; 257.653b(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

What vehicles trigger the law?<\/h2>\n

The law applies to \u201cauthorized emergency vehicles\u201d which includes police vehicles, firefighting vehicles, ambulances, road service vehicles, and emergency response vehicles. (MCL 257.2(1)(a) and (c)<\/a>; 257.653a<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A \u201croad service vehicle\u201d is \u201ca vehicle that is clearly marked and readily recognizable as a vehicle used to assist disabled vehicles.\u201d (MCL 257.2(1)(c)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The law also applies to solid waste collection, utility service, and road maintenance vehicles. (MCL 257.653b(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

When does the law apply?<\/h2>\n

The Move Over Law applies when any of the specified emergency or service vehicles are: (1) stationary, and (2) \u201cgiving a visual signal by means of flashing, rotating, or oscillating\u201d lights. (MCL 257.653a(1)<\/a>; 257.653b(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

How much do drivers need to slow down?<\/h2>\n

Drivers must reduce their speed \u201cby at least 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit.\u201d (MCL 257.653a(1)<\/a>; 257.653b(1)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

How much room must drivers give to emergency or service vehicles?<\/h2>\n

Where possible, drivers must \u201cyield the right-of-way by moving into a lane at least 1 moving lane or 2 vehicle widths apart from the stationary\u201d emergency or service vehicle. (MCL 257.653(1)(a)<\/a>; 257.653b<\/a>(1)(a))<\/p>\n

Penalties for violating the Michigan Move Over Law<\/h2>\n

Drivers who violate the Move Over Law could face the following penalties: (1) being found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony, (2) being sentenced to jail or prison, (3) being required to pay a fine, and (4) getting points on their Michigan driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n

The penalties for violations of the law involving police, fire, road service and emergency response vehicles \u2013 including ambulances<\/strong> \u2013 include:<\/p>\n