New Jersey Move-Over Law

What New Jersey requires

New Jersey makes you move over or slow down for stopped emergency, tow, utility, maintenance, and sanitation trucks, and since 2024 for any disabled vehicle showing hazards, flares, or triangles (N.J.S.A. §39:4-92.2). Change to a lane away from it if you safely can. If not, drop below the limit and be ready to stop. Tickets run $100 to $500, with no points on a first offense.

Who you move over for, and the fallback

• Move over for: Police, fire, EMS, tow trucks, highway maintenance and emergency service vehicles, and sanitation trucks with flashing lights, plus any disabled vehicle flashing hazard lights or using road flares or reflective triangles.
• If you can't move over: Change to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle if it's safe. If a lane change isn't possible or safe, slow below the posted limit and be prepared to stop.
• A 2024 amendment added any stationary or disabled vehicle displaying hazards, road flares, or reflective triangles, alongside the long-standing coverage of emergency and service vehicles.

What a violation costs

$100 to $500. No license points on a first offense; up to 2 points apply only on a third or later violation involving a vehicle showing lights, flares, or triangles.

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