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Washington Move Over Law Laws (2026)
Info: In Washington, near a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, roadside-assistance vehicle, or highway-maintenance or utility vehicle showing lights, move over a lane if it's safe.
In Washington, near a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck, roadside-assistance vehicle, or highway-maintenance or utility vehicle showing lights, move over a lane if it's safe. If it isn't, slow down.
Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →
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Move Over Law in states bordering Washington
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IdahoInfo
Slow down and move over. Idaho Code 49-624 requires drivers approaching a stationary police vehicle, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck or highway incident response vehicle displaying flashing lights to reduce speed below the posted limit. On a road with two or more lanes in your direction you must also change out of the lane adjacent to that vehicle as soon as it is reasonable and prudent to do so. On a road with one lane each way, slow below the limit and keep a safe speed until completely past.
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho 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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