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Illinois Scott's Law (Move Over Law)
Summary
Requires drivers to reduce speed and change lanes when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights.
Rights & Rules
- 01.When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle (police, fire, ambulance), tow truck, or highway maintenance vehicle displaying flashing lights, drivers must proceed with due caution.
- 02.Drivers must reduce their speed and, if safe to do so, change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the stationary vehicle.
- 03.If a lane change is unsafe or impossible, drivers must reduce speed and proceed with caution.
Penalties
- 01.First offense: Fine of $250.
- 02.Subsequent offenses: Fine of $750.
- 03.Violation results in a minimum fine of $250 and may result in a suspension of driving privileges.
- 04.Fines double if the violation causes damage to another vehicle or injury/death to another person.
Verified Citations
Illinois Vehicle Code - 625 ILCS 5/11-907. Approaching, Overtaking, or Passing a Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle or a Stationary Vehicle that is a Tow Truck or a Department of Transportation Vehicle
Source"(a) When approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, red and white, blue, or red and blue lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall: (1) yield the right-of-way and make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle; (2) if a lane change is impossible, slow to a safe speed, while maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, and proceed with due caution."