Speed Laws & Move Over

Michigan's Move Over law requires drivers to slow down and move over one lane when approaching stopped emergency, road service, or utility vehicles.. Michigan's Move Over law requires drivers to slow down and proceed with caution, and when possible to move over one lane to leave room for stopped emergency, police, fire, road maintenance, and utility vehicles displaying flashing lights.

Michigan raises fines in active work zones to protect workers and drivers from the heightened danger of narrowed lanes, equipment, and reduced room for error.. Michigan doubles many traffic fines for violations such as speeding in an active work zone where workers are present.

This is done to provide a safe distance and protect workers from accidents, as required by the Michigan Vehicle Code. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Some drivers may think they must stop completely or maintain their speed, but slowing down and moving over is the safer option.
• !People often assume the increased fines are for generating revenue or because work zones are toll roads, but the primary reason is safety.

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