6/10/09-Gov. Bob Riley signed into law a bill that is designed to protect emergency personnel and certain other vehicles during roadside stops. It takes effect Aug. 1.
Previously HB361, the new law requires drivers to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed before passing law enforcement, emergency vehicles, or wreckers parked by the road.
Dubbed the “Move Over Act,” it requires drivers to merge into a lane further away from the specified vehicles, if practical. On two-lane highways, drivers will be required to reduce speed before passing.
Offenders would face $25 fines. Repeat offenses would result in $50 fines while subsequent offenses would result in $100 fines.

3/30/09-A bill that is awaiting a Senate floor vote is designed to protect emergency personnel and certain other vehicles during roadside stops. The House already endorsed it by unanimous consent. Senate approval would send it to Gov. Bob Riley’s desk.
HB361 would require drivers to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed before passing law enforcement, emergency vehicles, or wreckers parked by the road.
Dubbed the “Move Over Act,” the measure would require drivers to merge into a lane further away from the specified vehicles, if practical. On two-lane highways, drivers would be required to reduce speed before passing.
Offenders would face $25 fines. Repeat offenses would result in $50 fines while subsequent offenses would result in $100 fines.
For bill status, call 334-242-7600. In Alabama, call 800-499-3052.