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Florida Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: Florida requires you to move out of the lane nearest a stopped emergency, sanitation, utility, wrecker, road or construction vehicle, or a disabled vehicle.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026
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Florida requires you to move out of the lane nearest a stopped emergency, sanitation, utility, wrecker, road or construction vehicle, or a disabled vehicle. If that isn't safe, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit.

Official source: flsenate.gov →

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Move Over Law in states bordering Florida

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • AlabamaInfo

    Under the John Hubbard Move Over Act, Alabama requires you to move over a lane for stopped police, emergency, wrecker, utility, and garbage or recycling vehicles, and for maintenance, construction or survey vehicles showing flashing lights. …

    Verified Jul 26, 2026 · Source: alison.legislature.state.al.us · Full Alabama rule →

  • GeorgiaInfo

    Georgia requires you to move over a lane for stopped emergency, towing or recovery, highway-maintenance and utility vehicles with flashing lights. If moving over isn't safe, slow down and be ready to stop.

    Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gahighwaysafety.org · Full Georgia rule →

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