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Florida's Move Over Law: Expanded Rules and Driver Citations

FOX 13 Tampa BayJanuary 15, 20262 min22,814 views
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Understanding Florida's Move Over Law

  • πŸ’‘ Florida's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane for any vehicle parked on the side of the road with hazard lights on.
  • πŸ“Œ The law was expanded a year ago and now includes all disabled vehicles with warning or hazard lights.

Enforcement and Citations

  • πŸ“Š In four Bay Area counties, Polk County issued over 900 citations last year, with other counties also seeing an increase.
  • πŸ“ˆ Penallis, Hillsborough, and Sarasota counties saw more citations in 2025 compared to 2024.
  • ⚠️ Violating the Move Over Law can result in fines, fees, and points on a driver's record.

Driver Demographics and Causes

  • πŸš— Drivers aged 20 to 29 years old received the most citations.
  • πŸ“± Distracted driving is believed to be a significant factor contributing to this age group's citation rate.
  • ❓ Many drivers claim they
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