Florida Move Over Law expanded: What drivers need to know

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As soon as the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2024, changes to Florida's "Move Over Law" go into effect – adding more scenarios where drivers will be required to switch lanes while on the roadway. 

The current law requires drivers to change lanes for law enforcement, ambulances, fire trucks, and first responders, as well as tow trucks and utility vehicles. On Jan. 1, the law will be expanded to include three more situations:

• The first situation that will make it mandatory for motorists to move over is when a disabled motor vehicle is stopped and displaying warning lights or hazard lights. 
• The second situation is when a disabled vehicle is stopped and is using emergency flares or posting emergency signage. 
• The third situation is when a disabled vehicle is stopped and one or more people are visibly present. 

This isn't the only new law going into effect come the new year. 

Four additional laws will also go into effect on January 1 – two of which pertain to people with disabilities. 

Another law includes changes to reservations for park cabins and campsites at Florida's state parks and the last deals with existing statutes that outline bail and pretrial release.