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WI AB409
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Piwowarczyk
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AI Summary
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Expands Wisconsin's "move over" law to include disabled vehicles, not just emergency or roadside service vehicles, when parked or standing on or within 12 feet of a roadway
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Defines "disabled vehicle" as a stopped motor vehicle displaying warning/hazard lights, with emergency flares or warning devices nearby, or with one or more persons visibly attending it
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Requires approaching drivers to either move into a lane not nearest the stopped vehicle (on multi-lane roads where safe) or reduce speed and maintain safe speed until completely past the vehicle
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Enacted December 9, 2025, with effective date of December 11, 2025 (day after publication)
Legislative Description
Passing certain vehicles stopped on or near a highway and providing a penalty.
Last Action
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025