MS HB287

Expands Mississippi's "Move Over" law (Section 63-3-809) to include disabled vehicles displaying hazard lights, reflective triangles, or other visible safety devices alongside emergency vehicles, recovery vehicles, utility vehicles, sanitation vehicles, and highway maintenance vehicles

Requires drivers approaching a disabled vehicle on roadways with 4+ lanes to change to a non-adjacent lane when safe, or reduce speed and proceed with caution if lane change is impossible

Defines "disabled vehicle" as a passenger car, light truck, SUV, or other motor vehicle temporarily stopped due to mechanical failure, flat tire, overheating, collision, or other condition rendering it inoperable or unsafe to drive

Violations remain a misdemeanor with fines up to $250, or up to $1,000 if the violation results in property damage or bodily injury

Takes effect July 1, 2026