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Maryland Move Over Law Laws (2026)
Info: Maryland requires you to move over a lane or slow down for stopped emergency, service, tow, and waste or recycling vehicles showing signals — and for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) giving emergency aid to a disabled vehicle.
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov →
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Move Over Law in states bordering Maryland
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawareInfo
On roads with four or more lanes, Delaware requires you to move over a lane — or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit — for stopped emergency, Department of Transportation (DOT), tow, public utility or hazard-flagged vehicles showing lights.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: delcode.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
In the District of Columbia, when you approach a stopped vehicle showing flashing or hazard lights, change into a lane that isn't next to it if it's safe. If you can't, slow to a speed that is reasonable for conditions (18 DCMR 2210).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fems.dc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
- PennsylvaniaInfo
Pennsylvania requires you to move into a lane that isn't next to an emergency response area, which includes tow trucks and maintenance vehicles. The same applies to disabled vehicles showing warnings. If you can't move over, pass at least 20 mph below the posted limit.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
- VirginiaInfo
In Virginia, when you approach a stopped vehicle showing blue, red or amber lights or hazard flashers — police, fire, tow and utility vehicles — change into a lane that isn't next to it if it's safe. If it isn't, slow down and proceed with caution.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
- West VirginiaInfo
In West Virginia, when you approach a stopped vehicle showing flashing or hazard lights, change lanes away from it if you can. If you can't, slow to 15 mph on an undivided road or 25 mph on a divided one. A 2025 change expanded the law to cover all vehicles.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →
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