SC H4249

Requires drivers to maintain control, reduce speed, and yield the right of way by changing lanes when approaching any vehicle stopped on or near the roadway displaying flashing hazard lights, not just emergency vehicles

Expands existing emergency scene management protections, which previously applied only to authorized emergency vehicles (ambulances, police, fire, rescue, towing), to cover all stopped vehicles with hazard lights activated

Establishes a fine of $300 to $500 for drivers who fail to exercise proper control, yield right of way, or maintain safe speed when passing stopped vehicles with hazard lights

Maintains existing protections for emergency scenes and emergency services personnel, including the misdemeanor offense of endangering emergency services personnel with the same $300-$500 fine

Clarifies that drivers must make a lane change when safely possible on highways with at least four lanes, or maintain a safe speed for road conditions when lane changes are impossible or unsafe