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New Jersey Move Over Law Laws (2026)
Info: New Jersey requires you to change into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency, tow, highway-maintenance, emergency-service or sanitation vehicle.
New Jersey requires you to change into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency, tow, highway-maintenance, emergency-service or sanitation vehicle. If you can't change lanes, slow below the posted limit and be ready to stop.
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Move Over Law in states bordering New Jersey
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawareInfo
On roads with four or more lanes, Delaware requires you to move over a lane — or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit — for stopped emergency, Department of Transportation (DOT), tow, public utility or hazard-flagged vehicles showing lights.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: delcode.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
- New YorkInfo
New York requires you to use due care when moving out of the lane next to stopped emergency and hazard vehicles, including tow trucks, and next to any stopped vehicle on parkways and controlled-access highways.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →
- PennsylvaniaInfo
Pennsylvania requires you to move into a lane that isn't next to an emergency response area, which includes tow trucks and maintenance vehicles. The same applies to disabled vehicles showing warnings. If you can't move over, pass at least 20 mph below the posted limit.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
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