Illinois Scott's Law

Cross-jurisdiction snapshot of key differences.

LocationLawSummary
IllinoisIllinois Scott's LawRequires motorists to slow down and, if safe, change lanes when approaching any vehicle with hazard lights or emergency lights flashing on the side of the road.
IllinoisIllinois Scott's LawDrivers must change lanes or reduce speed when approaching any stationary vehicle with hazard lights or emergency lights activated.
Illinois, USAIllinois Scott's LawRequires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching any vehicle with hazard lights or emergency lights flashing on the side of the road.
Illinois, USAIllinois Scott's LawDrivers must slow down and change lanes when approaching any vehicle with its hazard lights flashing on the side of the road.
Illinois, USAIllinois Scott's LawDrivers approaching any vehicle with hazard lights or emergency lights must slow down and move to another lane if safe to do so.