Ohio lawmakers are looking to improve Ohio’s “Move Over” law. The initial goal was to prevent violent and sometimes deadly collisions between motorists and emergency vehicles like police cruisers, ambulances, and tow trucks. Senate Bill 16 would require drivers to move over or slow down ANY TIME you see a car or a truck, any vehicle, any vehicle in distress, displaying emergency flashers or flares. Move over for any broken down vehicle.
The same “Move Over” proposal passed in the Senate in 2024, but it was among the bills that died on the drawing board at the end of the legislative session. If the bill becomes law, violators could face a fine up to $300. If the violation includes distracted driving, it could be enhanced.