Kentucky Move-Over Law

What Kentucky requires

Kentucky widened its law in July 2024. Move over a lane for emergency and public safety vehicles with their lights on, and now for any disabled vehicle showing flashers, flares, or reflective triangles. On a road with fewer than four lanes, or when you can't move over safely, slow down and hold a safe speed. A violation is a Class B misdemeanor: $60 to $500 and up to 30 days in jail (KRS 189.930).

Who you move over for, and the fallback

• Move over for: Stopped emergency and public safety vehicles displaying flashing lights, and since July 2024 any disabled vehicle displaying a warning signal such as emergency flashers, flares, or reflective triangles. Tow and public safety vehicles are included.
• If you can't move over: On a highway with four or more lanes (two in your direction), move to a lane not next to the vehicle if it's safe. On roads with fewer than four lanes, or when a lane change isn't safe, slow to a safe speed for conditions.
• Corrects the spine's 'No.' HB 19 (2024) widened the law to cover any disabled vehicle showing flashers, flares, or reflective signals, effective July 2024. Penalty is set by KRS 189.993(8).

What a violation costs

Class B misdemeanor: $60 to $500 and up to 30 days in jail.

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