As of October first of this year, Maryland has an expanded “move over” law aimed at curbing service worker injuries alongside the state’s roads.
Prior to the expansion of the law, drivers had to move over a lane or slow their speed when they encountered a first responder vehicle (such as a police car, ambulance, fire truck or tow truck) parked alongside the road. The law now gives the same level of roadway deference to utility crews and transportation and service vehicles, as well as waste and recycling trucks that have their flashing lights engaged.
