Move-Over Law Now In Effect Here’s What You Need To Know
Florida’s expansion of the move-over law is now in effect. There are a few changes that you need to know about the new law. Previously the law required drivers to move over a lane for first responders, tow trucks, and other emergency vehicles. Now Florida drivers must move over for all disabled vehicles, displaying hazard lights, emergency, flares, and emergency signage. If you were caught, not moving over a lane violators could be cited with a non-criminal moving violation in fined up to $158.
AAA reports that from 2016 through 2020 around 350 people per year were struck and killed while outside of their disabled vehicle. You don’t want to get that ticket, so might as well just get over a lane to make it safe for the people stranded on the side of the road and yourself.
Other Laws That Went Into Effect On January 1st
House Bill 109 allows Florida residents to reserve state park campsites and cabins one month before non-Florida residents. Florida residents can reserve an RV, tent, boat, and equestrian camping up to 11 months in advance. Non-Florida Residents can reserve up to 10 months in advance. Florida residents must show proof that they live in the state.
Another new law that went into effect is that for you to vote by mail in an election you will need to request that ballot again. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer says, “They are also going to have to furnish us with information where we can identify them. A Florida driver’s license number, the last four of their social, whatever we’ve got on file so we can make sure we know who they are.” November 2024 will be the Presidential election, so if you want to vote by mail make sure you request that ballot.
You can check some more laws that went into effect of January 1st here.