Virginia's "move over" law on its way to being expanded

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By Bill Sizemore
The Virginian-Pilot
© February 11, 2010

RICHMOND

Virginia's "move over" law is on its way to being expanded.

The law, enacted in 2002, requires motorists to move left into another lane of a multiple-lane highway - if it can be done safely - when approaching a police, fire or rescue vehicle on the side of the road with flashing red or blue lights.

Newport News Republican Del. Glenn Oder's bill, HB403, would require the same maneuver when approaching tow trucks and highway maintenance or construction vehicles with flashing amber lights.

The bill was approved Wednesday in a House subcommittee.

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Submitted by miahmouse on Thu, 02/11/2010 at 11:51 am.

and here I was hoping that this would be a "drive right, pass left" type of law to keep the 45mph club out of the left lane... silly me...

"Move over" law

Submitted by mikef on Wed, 02/10/2010 at 12:52 pm.

The far-left lane of our local interstate highways is already filled to capacity with nitwits cruising down the road as if it is their God-given birthright to do so. After you get past the emergency vehicle, please move to the right unless you are passing a slower vehicle...the left lane is for passing ONLY! And while you're at it, stop the tailgating...leave drafting to the professionals in NASCAR!