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New Hampshire Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: Under Sherrill's Law, New Hampshire requires you to slow down and move over for any stopped or standing vehicle showing warning signals — hazard lights, flares or cones — including emergency, tow and disabled vehicles.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Move Over Law in states bordering New Hampshire

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

MaineInfo
In Maine, pass stationary emergency or public service vehicles showing lights — including tow trucks and wreckers — in a lane that isn't next to them. If that isn't safe, pass at a careful and prudent speed.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.maine.gov · Full Maine rule →
MassachusettsInfo
Massachusetts requires you to move over a lane for stopped emergency, highway-maintenance, and recovery or tow vehicles with flashing lights. If you can't move over, slow down.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
VermontInfo
In Vermont, when you approach a stopped police, ambulance, fire, rescue, or tow or repair vehicle showing signal lights, move over a lane on multilane roads if it's safe. If it isn't, slow down (23 V.S.A. 1050).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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