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Texas Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: Texas requires you to move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit, for stopped emergency, tow, utility and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles with their lights activated.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Texas requires you to move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit, for stopped emergency, tow, utility and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles with their lights activated. See Transp. Code 545.157.

Official source: dps.texas.gov →

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Move Over Law in states bordering Texas

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

ArkansasInfo
Arkansas requires you to move to the farthest lane or position away from any authorized vehicle stopped or parked on a street, road, highway or shoulder, and to stay there until you have safely passed. …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: dps.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
LouisianaInfo
In Louisiana, when a vehicle is parked on or near the highway showing authorized visual signals — including flashing amber lights, such as on tow trucks — change into a lane that isn't next to it, or slow down.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: legis.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
New MexicoInfo
In New Mexico, when you approach a stopped emergency, recovery or repair vehicle displaying flashing emergency or hazard lights: if it is reasonably safe, move into a lane that isn't next to it and slow to a reasonable and prudent speed; if changing lanes isn't safe, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop. …
Verified Jul 26, 2026 · Source: nmlegis.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaInfo
Oklahoma requires you to move over for any stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights — including an ordinary motorist with hazard lights on, Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Turnpike Authority maintenance vehicles, Highway Patrol and local law enforcement, and emergency vehicles or wreckers. …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →

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