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California Move Over Law Laws (2026)
Info: On California freeways, move into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) vehicle displaying flashing lights.
On California freeways, move into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, or Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) vehicle displaying flashing lights. If changing lanes isn't safe, slow down instead.
Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →
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Move Over Law in states bordering California
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ArizonaInfo
When you approach a stopped vehicle with its lights flashing — police, fire, ambulance, tow, and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) or maintenance vehicles — Arizona requires you to move into a lane that isn't next to it if you can. If you can't, slow down.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
- NevadaInfo
Nevada requires you to slow down, proceed with caution and, when possible, move into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), freeway-service or tow vehicle. The same applies at any traffic incident.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dot.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
- OregonInfo
Oregon requires you to move into a lane that isn't next to the stopped vehicle, or slow to at least 5 mph below the posted limit, when you approach any stopped vehicle showing warning or hazard lights, flares, or emergency signs.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →
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