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Move-Over Law No. FL Covers any disabled vehicle

Florida Move-Over Law

Since January 1, 2025 you move over for everything on the shoulder (Fla. Stat. § 316.126). Emergency, tow, utility, and now any disabled vehicle with hazards, flares, or a person standing by it. Move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph under the limit if you can't. It runs about $60 base, near $150 with court costs, and 3 points.

Covers any disabled vehicleYes
If you can't move overOn a multi-lane road, vacate the lane closest to the stopped vehicle. If you can't move over, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit, or to 5 mph if the limit is 20 mph or less.
First-offense fineNoncriminal moving violation
StatuteFla. Stat. § 316.126
01 The rule

What Florida requires

Since January 1, 2025 you move over for everything on the shoulder (Fla. Stat. § 316.126). Emergency, tow, utility, and now any disabled vehicle with hazards, flares, or a person standing by it. Move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph under the limit if you can't. It runs about $60 base, near $150 with court costs, and 3 points.

02 Who & what

Who you move over for, and the fallback

03 Penalties

What a violation costs

Noncriminal moving violation. Base fine about $60, roughly $120-$160 with mandatory court costs, plus 3 points on your license. Penalties climb if you cause a crash or injury.

Florida Move-Over Law FAQ

What is the move-over law in Florida?
On a multi-lane road, vacate the lane closest to the stopped vehicle. If you can't move over, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit, or to 5 mph if the limit is 20 mph or less.. You must do it for Police, fire, EMS, tow, utility, and sanitation/maintenance vehicles. Since Jan 1, 2025 it also covers ANY disabled vehicle stopped with hazard lights, emergency flares, posted emergency signage, or a person visibly present. A flat tire counts., including any disabled vehicle with its hazards on. See Fla. Stat. § 316.126.
What is the fine for a move-over violation in Florida?
Noncriminal moving violation. Base fine about $60, roughly $120-$160 with mandatory court costs, plus 3 points on your license. Penalties climb if you cause a crash or injury.
Do you have to move over for a tow truck in Florida?
Yes. Florida covers tow trucks and, in fact, any stopped vehicle showing hazard lights.

Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/driving-safety/move-over/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.

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