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New York Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: New York requires you to use due care when moving out of the lane next to stopped emergency and hazard vehicles, including tow trucks, and next to any stopped vehicle on parkways and controlled-access highways.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Move Over Law in states bordering New York

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutInfo
In Connecticut, slow below the posted limit and, if it's safe, move over a lane for any stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, including maintenance vehicles, wreckers and tow trucks.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsInfo
Massachusetts requires you to move over a lane for stopped emergency, highway-maintenance, and recovery or tow vehicles with flashing lights. If you can't move over, slow down.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyInfo
New Jersey requires you to change into a lane that isn't next to a stopped emergency, tow, highway-maintenance, emergency-service or sanitation vehicle. If you can't change lanes, slow below the posted limit and be ready to stop.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey 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 →
VermontInfo
In Vermont, when you approach a stopped police, ambulance, fire, rescue, or tow or repair vehicle showing signal lights, move over a lane on multilane roads if it's safe. If it isn't, slow down (23 V.S.A. 1050).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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