MOVE OVER AND MAKE WAY FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES

This month marks a tragic anniversary for the Broward Sheriff's Office. One year ago BSO Deputy Ryan Seguin was struck and killed by a passing motorist during a traffic stop. Just a few months later, Deputy Michael Rosenbluth was hit by an out-of-control car during an accident investigation and was seriously injured. Both of these tragedies could have been avoided if the drivers had simply paid attention, slowed their speed and moved over. Florida's Move Over Act requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped along the roadway – and mandates drivers to make way for emergency vehicles with flashing lights activated.

Next time you hear a siren or catch the glimpse of flashing lights, please pay attention and remember the following:

If driving on an interstate or roadway with multiple lanes of travel in the same direction – and you approach an emergency or law enforcement vehicle parked along the roadway – you must vacate the lane closest to that vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so (unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer).
On two-lane roadways, you are required to slow to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit. (If the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five miles per hour.)
When nearing an intersection where an emergency vehicle is approaching from the cross street, come to a complete stop and wait until all emergency vehicles have safely passed before continuing.