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NEW YORK STATE LAW: became effective Jan. 1, 2011
Ambrose-Searles ??Move Over Act??
Protects law enforcement officers and emergency workers stopped along roadways while
performing their duties.
?h Drivers must use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red and/or
white emergency lighting.
?h On all roads and highways, drivers must reduce speed;
?h On Parkways and other controlled access highways with multiple lanes, drivers must
move from the lane immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle, unless traffic or
other hazards exist to prevent doing so safely.
Ambrose-Searles ??Move Over Act??
Protects law enforcement officers and emergency workers stopped along roadways while
performing their duties.
?h Drivers must use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red and/or
white emergency lighting.
?h On all roads and highways, drivers must reduce speed;
?h On Parkways and other controlled access highways with multiple lanes, drivers must
move from the lane immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle, unless traffic or
other hazards exist to prevent doing so safely.