Arizona Move-Over Law

What Arizona requires

Arizona makes you move over or slow down for any stopped vehicle flashing lights, including a broken-down car with its hazards on (ARS § 28-775). On a four-lane road, get out of the lane next to it when you safely can; otherwise slow down. A first ticket is $275, rising to $500 and $1,000 for repeats within five years.

Who you move over for, and the fallback

• Move over for: Any stopped vehicle displaying alternately flashing lights or warning lights, police, fire, EMS, tow trucks, and a disabled car with its hazards on.
• If you can't move over: On a highway with four or more lanes (two your direction), move into a lane not next to the stopped vehicle if you can do it safely. If you can't, slow down to a safe speed for conditions.
• Statute reaches any stationary vehicle giving a signal by alternately flashing lights or warning lights, which a disabled car's hazard flashers satisfy, so it covers stranded motorists too. Penalties are civil, escalating on repeats within five years.

What a violation costs

Civil penalty of $275 first offense, $500 for a second within 5 years, $1,000 for a third or later within 5 years. Harm a responder and you face separate criminal charges.

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