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Utility Trucks Added to the Move Over Law - Effective August 28th
June 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Missouri - You will have to move over for utility trucks with flashing lights beginning August 28, 2017. The "move over" legislation is Senate Bill 222.
Missouri motorists will soon be required to move over for utility vehicles as part of an updated law designed to make roadways safer for emergency workers.
Under legislation signed into law by Gov. Eric Greitens Thursday, drivers approaching a utility vehicle with flashing lights, such as an electric company repair truck, must vacate the lane closest to the vehicle if it is possible, or slow to a safe speed.
The measure, which goes into effect on August 28th, adds utility vehicles to a list of other emergency vehicles, including police, fire, towing and recovery vehicles, where motorists are required to move over in order to give emergency and law enforcement workers space to do their jobs.
The new law was among a package of traffic and transportation industry bills signed by the governor Thursday, including new regulations allowing farm equipment to be driven on roads after dark as long as they are properly lighted.
Last Updated on June 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7q0/Utility-Trucks-Added-to-the-Move-Over-Law--Effective-August-28th
