Authorities are reminding drivers of Michigan’s Move Over Law after a car crashed into a firetruck on the state’s west side.
Michigan’s expanded “Move Over” law took effect back in 2019. It required drivers to slow to 10 mph below the posted speed limit and yield their lane when passing police or emergency vehicles on the side of the road.
The reminder comes as the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office released footage of a crash that happened early Monday, Jan. 20, on I-94.
According to authorities, first responders were working on a crash that happened just east of Kalamazoo when a driver crashed into a firetruck that was blocking a lane for safety reasons. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said the driver told them they were unable to stop in time.
Footage of the crash can be watched in the video player above.
While no first responders were injured, both vehicles were significantly damaged.
The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Move Over Law
Despite every state having its own Move Over law, the United States Bureau of Labor said 67% of people have no idea those laws even exist.
Drivers are required to slow down and move over for stationary emergency vehicles. If drivers can’t move over due to traffic, weather or other road conditions, drivers must slow down and pass with caution.
Drivers who don’t pull over or slow down could be issued a citation with a $400 fine and two points on their license. If a driver causes injuries or death, it becomes a felony with significant jail time.
