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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the safety or emergency vehicle “move over law”, so-called. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update the "move over law" in Massachusetts, which requires drivers to slow down and, if possible, change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles, utility vehicles, or recovery vehicles with flashing lights. The bill defines these various types of vehicles and specifies the actions drivers must take, such as reducing speed, changing lanes if feasible, and proceeding with caution. Violating this law would result in a fine of up to $100.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4100 (on 12/28/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1871 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1871.pdf |
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