AL HB249

Amends Alabama's Move Over Act to include Department of Transportation vehicles displaying amber or white flashing lights as vehicles requiring other drivers to move over or slow down when approaching.

On multi-lane highways, drivers must vacate the lane closest to the DOT vehicle or slow to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit if unsafe to change lanes.

On two-lane roads, drivers must move as far away as possible within their lane and reduce speed to 15 mph below posted limit (or 10 mph if posted limit is 20 mph or less).

Violations are misdemeanors with fines of $25 for first offense, $50 for second, and $100 for third or subsequent violations.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.