SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) — Drivers who ignore Florida’s Transfer Over Regulation might face a hefty superb and factors on their driver’s license.
The legislation, in impact since 2002, required motorists to decelerate by 20 miles per hour under the velocity restrict or transfer over one lane when passing legislation enforcement or emergency autos with flashing lights.
“Paying consideration and sustaining house helps create a safer setting for everybody on the street,” Trooper Ken Watson mentioned.
Final yr, FHP issued over 17,000 citations for violations, and greater than 170 crashes statewide have been linked to drivers failing to maneuver over.
Earlier this yr, a motorcyclist was killed in Manatee County after failing to maneuver over for an emergency car.
Violators face fines as much as $164 and three factors on their license. Drivers are urged to decelerate and transfer over to guard these engaged on the roadside.
