Under Florida law, motor vehicle operators must move their vehicles over or switch lanes at certain times. This is especially true when there is a police car, emergency vehicle, or similar vehicle located at the side of the road. The primary purpose of these laws is to ensure that the occupants of the other motor vehicles, as well as bystanders who might be in the vicinity, remain safe while they are by the side of the road.
However, for one reason or another, some motor vehicle operators do not move their vehicles over at the appropriate time. There are several reasons why this may happen. In some instances, the driver may be unaware of the ‘move over law’ and may not even know that it exists.