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North Carolina Move Over Law Laws (2026)

Info: On multilane roads, North Carolina requires you to move over a lane for stopped emergency and public service vehicles with their lights on, including tow trucks and utility vehicles.

InfoVerified Jun 18, 2026

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On multilane roads, North Carolina requires you to move over a lane for stopped emergency and public service vehicles with their lights on, including tow trucks and utility vehicles. If you can't move over, slow down.

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