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Alabama Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: John Hubbard Move Over Act: move over a lane for stopped police, emergency, wrecker, utility, maintenance/construction/survey (flashing-light) & garbage/recycling vehicles; if unable, slow to 15 mph under the limit (two-lane: move over within lane + 15 under, or 10 mph if the limit is 20 or less) — Ala.

InfoVerified Jul 26, 2026

John Hubbard Move Over Act: move over a lane for stopped police, emergency, wrecker, utility, maintenance/construction/survey (flashing-light) & garbage/recycling vehicles; if unable, slow to 15 mph under the limit (two-lane: move over within lane + 15 under, or 10 mph if the limit is 20 or less) — Ala. Code §32-5A-58.2. Misdemeanor: $200/$250/$300 for 1st/2nd/3rd, plus 90-day license suspension on a 3rd offense.

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