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New Mexico Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: In New Mexico, when you approach a stopped emergency, recovery or repair vehicle displaying flashing emergency or hazard lights: if it is reasonably safe, move into a lane that isn't next to it and slow to a reasonable and prudent speed; if changing lanes isn't safe, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop.

InfoVerified Jul 26, 2026

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In New Mexico, when you approach a stopped emergency, recovery or repair vehicle displaying flashing emergency or hazard lights: if it is reasonably safe, move into a lane that isn't next to it and slow to a reasonable and prudent speed; if changing lanes isn't safe, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop. For an emergency vehicle coming toward you with its lights or siren on, pull parallel to the right edge clear of intersections and stop until it passes (NMSA 66-7-332, as amended by 2017 S.B. 76).

Official source: nmlegis.gov →

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Move Over Law in states bordering New Mexico

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 →
ColoradoInfo
Colorado requires you to move over at least one lane for any vehicle stopped on the roadside with lights flashing — emergency responders, tow trucks, maintenance vehicles and ordinary passenger vehicles with their hazards on (the law was expanded in 2023). If you cannot move over safely you must slow down: to 25 mph or less in a 40 mph zone, and by at least 20 mph in a 45 mph or higher zone. Failing to move over or slow down is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense — a $150 fine and a 3-point license violation.
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: csp.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
OklahomaInfo
Oklahoma requires you to move over for any stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights — including an ordinary motorist with hazard lights on, Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Turnpike Authority maintenance vehicles, Highway Patrol and local law enforcement, and emergency vehicles or wreckers. …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TexasInfo
Texas requires you to move over a lane, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit, for stopped emergency, tow, utility and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles with their lights activated. See Transp. Code 545.157.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dps.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →
UtahInfo
Utah requires you to reduce your speed, give space and change lanes if it is safe, for stationary emergency, highway-maintenance and tow vehicles with flashing lights (41-6a-904).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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