Although in effect for over 20 years, many motorists are unaware that they must, by Florida law, move over to another lane and significantly reduce their speed when approaching a law enforcement officer with emergency lights flashing.
In 2021 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported more than 190 crashes and 14,000 citations were issued to those not complying with these regulations.
This requirement pertains to law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, and also road workers, construction workers and trash trucks which make multiple stops.