On October 1st, 2022, the Maryland Move Over Law is expanding. Maryland Transportation Article 21-405 states that if a vehicle is on the side of the roadway the operator of a motor vehicle must move over into another lane. The law incorporates all vehicles including personal vehicles.

The law states: "Unless otherwise directed by a police officer or a traffic control device, the driver of a motor vehicle that approaches from the rear a stopped, standing, or parked vehicle shall:

1) If practicable and not otherwise prohibited and with due regard for safety ad traffic conditions, make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the stopped, standing or parked vehicle; or

2) If the driver of the motor vehicle is unable to make a lane change in accordance with item 1 of the paragraph, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe for existing weather, road and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions.

In closing if you see a stopped vehicle on our roadways, please move as far as practical away from the stopped vehicle. Also please reduce your speed and safely proceed by or as directed by Law Enforcement. By doing this it well help protect our first responders which respond to help you. If you have any questions related to this law please reach out to your local Law Enforcement agency or the Maryland State Police.