(Harrisburg, Pa.) Pennsylvania’s “Move Over Law” will be implemented starting Tuesday, Arpil 27, 2021.
The “Move Over Law” requires drivers approaching an emergency response area to move one lane from the area. Drivers who are unable to safely merge into a lane further away from the response area are to slow to at least 20 mph less than the posted speed limit.

Pennsylvania defines an emergency response area as an area where an emergency vehicle has its lights flashing, or where road crews or emergency responders have lighted flares, posted signs or try to warn travelers.

Fines start at $500 for first-time offenders and up to $2,000 and a license suspension for a third or subsequent offense.

Drivers can be fined up to $10,000 if they injure or kill a first responder near a disabled vehicle.