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Florida's Move Over Law requires motorists to move over when a patrol car, emergency vehicle or tow truck/wrecker is stopped on the side of a road with lights flashing. If such movement cannot be safely accomplished, motorists shall slow down to a speed of 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Motorists are required to:

• Approach the emergency vehicle with caution;
• Change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if traveling on a multi-lane roadway and able to move over safely; or
• Slow down while maintaining a safe speed of 20 mph below posted speed limit being careful not to impede or block the flow of traffic unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer.