Louisiana’s Expanded Move Over Law Is Now in Effect and What That Means for You

Louisiana’s Expanded Move Over Law Is Now in Effect and What That Means for You

Louisiana’s Move Over Law has officially expanded, meaning drivers are now required to move over or slow down for more vehicles stopped along the roadway, including everyday motorists whose vehicles have broken down.

Drivers are now required to move over or slow down for:

Police and other law enforcement vehicles

Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles

Ambulances

Tow trucks and recovery vehicles

Certain highway and roadside workers and vehicles

Disabled vehicles

Immobilized vehicles

Nonoperational vehicles

For disabled, immobilized or nonoperational vehicles, hazard lights, flashing lights or another emergency warning device must be displayed.

That means if an ordinary driver is broken down on the shoulder with their hazard lights on, you are required to move over when safely possible or slow down.

On highways with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, drivers must safely move into a lane away from the roadside vehicle. If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, drivers must slow to a reasonably safe speed. Drivers on two lane highways must also slow to a safe speed when approaching.

The change is especially important because people stranded on the shoulder may be changing a tire, checking their vehicle or waiting for help only feet away from passing traffic.

If you see someone broken down on the side of the road with their hazards on, move over. If you can’t safely move over, slow down.

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