Under the Move Over Law, what should you do when approaching a stationary emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights if changing lanes isn't possible?

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When you see a stationary emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights, the priority is to reduce risk by slowing to a safe speed and, if possible, moving over to a lane away from the vehicle. This creates a buffer zone for workers and gives you more time to react if they or other traffic behave unpredictably. If changing lanes isn’t possible due to traffic or space, you should still slow down to a safe speed so you can pass with caution.

Speeding up to pass as quickly as possible increases the chance of a collision and endangers everyone nearby, so that isn’t the right response. Stopping on the roadway isn’t required and can create another hazard for other drivers and responders. The best approach is to slow down and, when safe, change lanes to give the scene room.