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Michigan · State statute violation

MCL-257.653a

Move Over Law - failure to slow/move over for stationary emergency vehicle

Driver fails to exhibit due care, slow by 10 mph, or move over when approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicle with lights activated.

MIup to $500

Min fine

Max fine

$500

CSA points

Statute text

the driver of an approaching vehicle shall exhibit due care and caution...reduce his or her speed by at least 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, and yield the right-of-way by moving into a lane at least 1 moving lane or 2 vehicle widths apart...responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of $400.00.

Source: file://packages/state-regs/sources/local/MI/mcl-chap257-part1.txt

F-LAW-018

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Educational reference. Not legal advice. Penalty estimates compiled from public state DMV schedules and FMCSA SMS data; outcomes depend on jurisdiction, prior record, and counsel.