What must you do under Michigan's Move Over law when approaching emergency or stopped vehicles?

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What must you do under Michigan's Move Over law when approaching emergency or stopped vehicles?

When you see emergency or stopped vehicles with flashing lights, the rule is to give them space by moving over into an adjacent lane if it’s safe. That lane change creates a buffer between you and people working on or near the roadway, greatly reducing the chance of a crash. If there isn’t a safe lane to move into—because of heavy traffic or other hazards—then you must slow down significantly to a safe speed and proceed with caution. The idea is to minimize your speed and stay alert so you can react to any sudden movements or danger. This isn’t about stopping and waiting or about ignoring the vehicle. Those actions would create more risk for everyone involved and aren’t what the law calls for.

When you see emergency or stopped vehicles with flashing lights, the rule is to give them space by moving over into an adjacent lane if it’s safe. That lane change creates a buffer between you and people working on or near the roadway, greatly reducing the chance of a crash.

If there isn’t a safe lane to move into—because of heavy traffic or other hazards—then you must slow down significantly to a safe speed and proceed with caution. The idea is to minimize your speed and stay alert so you can react to any sudden movements or danger.

This isn’t about stopping and waiting or about ignoring the vehicle. Those actions would create more risk for everyone involved and aren’t what the law calls for.

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