6/8/05-A bill intended to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops has died.
HB168, sponsored by Rep. Joe Ford, D-Gadsden, was awaiting a final reading in the Senate when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year. It previously passed the House.
The bill would have required motorists to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle by the road with their lights flashing.
The “Move Over” bill would have required drivers to merge into a lane furthest away from an emergency vehicle. On two-lane highways, drivers would have been required to reduce speed before passing the emergency vehicle.

5/3/05-The Senate Commerce, Transportation and Utilities Committee approved a bill April 27 intended to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.
HB168, sponsored by Rep. Joe Ford, D-Gadsden, is awaiting approval before the full Senate before heading to Gov. Bob Riley. It has previously passed the House.
The bill would require motorists to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle by the road with their lights flashing.
The “Move Over” bill would require drivers to merge into a lane furthest away from an emergency vehicle. On two-lane highways, drivers would be required to reduce speed before passing the emergency vehicle.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.

3/16/05-The House has unanimously approved a bill intended to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.
HB168, sponsored by Rep. Joe Ford, D-Gadsden, would require motorists to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle by the road with their lights flashing.
The “Move Over” bill would require drivers to merge into a lane furthest away from an emergency vehicle. On two-lane highways, drivers would be required to reduce speed before passing the emergency vehicle.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (334) 242-7627. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3052.