An Act updating the Move Over Law

This bill updates Massachusetts' Move Over Law to require drivers to move over for additional vehicle types on roadways. It adds "disabled vehicle" (stationary non-emergency vehicles on shoulders) and "utility vehicle" (used by companies maintaining power/communications) to the list of vehicles drivers must yield to, alongside emergency and recovery vehicles. The law now mandates moving over for these vehicles when they have activated flashing lights or hazard signals. Penalties increase to $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for third or subsequent offenses, with repeat offenders required to complete a driver behavior program. The bill directly affects all drivers operating vehicles on Massachusetts roadways.