Illinois: Move Over or Get Pulled Over

The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation are warning drivers to Move Over or Get Pulled Over.

The Move Over Law, known as Scott’s Law in Illinois, requires drivers to move over and slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated.

If changing lanes is unsafe or impossible, drivers must slow down to a safe speed, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop if necessary.

The Move Over Law not only applies to law enforcement vehicles, but ambulances, fire vehicles, IDOT Emergency Traffic Patrol vehicles, tow trucks, and other authorized emergency vehicles.

However, ISP and IDOT urge drivers to move over and slow down for any vehicle with flashing lights stopped on the side of the road.