Maryland's 'move over' law, which takes effect Oct. 1, requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when approaching any vehicle stopped on a highway.
Safety advocates say the law is aimed at reducing the number of roadside collisions involving stranded motorists, as well as those who come to their aid. Previously, Maryland’s “move over” law was limited to police and other first-responder vehicles, tow trucks, utility trucks and emergency service vehicles.was expanded to protect any vehicle stopped or parked on a highway with its hazard lights on or with road flares, traffic cones or other caution signals out.
A AAA survey last year of Maryland first responders, tow truck drivers and roadside emergency aid workers found more than 90 percent said they’d had a “near miss” or “had their life threatened” by a motorist passing too closely. Statewide, Ali said, 38 state roadside assistance vehicles have been hit since 2019 while helping stranded motorists.
Motorists who break down should try to get off the highway or, if they can’t, pull as far off as possible and remain in the vehicle while calling for help, Ali said.Transportation, commuting and the pandemic
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