Scott's Law: The "Move Over" Law
The "Move Over" Law -- Scott's Law mandates that when approaching any police or other emergency vehicle stopped along the roadway, you must:
- proceed with due caution
- change lanes if possible
- reduce your speed
An authorized emergency vehicle under Scott's Law, includes ANY vehicle authorized by law to be equipped with oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights under Section 12-215 of this Code, while the owner or operator of the vehicle is engaged in his or her official duties.
The Urbana Police Department wants everyone to be safe this holiday season.
"As we approach this holiday season, we at the Urbana Police Department would ask all drivers to move over for emergency vehicles who are out doing their jobs," Chief Bryant Seraphin said.