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NC S638
Bill
AI Summary
- Extends "Move Over" law requirements to disabled vehicles displaying hazard warning lights, road flares, or other caution signals such as traffic cones, caution signs, or nonvehicular warning lights that are parked or standing within 12 feet of a roadway
- Drivers approaching disabled vehicles must either move to a different lane (if safe and the roadway has at least two lanes) or slow down and be prepared to stop until safely past the vehicle
- Violation of the move-over requirement for disabled vehicles constitutes negligence per se
- Effective December 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Move Over for Disabled Vehicles
Crimes; Infrastructure; Motor Vehicles; Public; Roads & Highways; Safety; Safety Equipment; Transportation; Traffic Offenses
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/4/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/4/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/26/2023
Transportation4/6/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/6/2023
Full Bill Text
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