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All,
I heard from coworker today. Please sure to abide the GA move-over law.
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Important Law to Share:
I wanted to let my Medlock Bridge neighbors know about the GA move over law. My son got a ticket on Pleasant Hill coming back from Wal-Mart. A Duluth police car (turned out it was 2 police cars) was on the side of the road giving a ticket to someone else. My son slowed down to pass but did not move into the other lane. The second police car immediately pulled him over and gave him a ticket. My son and I had never heard of the law. It is a fairly new law that states if any emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, if you are able, you are to move into the far lane. The cost of the ticket was $754, with 3 points on your license and a mandatory court appearance. Please let everyone you know that drives about this new law."
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I did a google search find another story:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090325101121AAQAavw
The action required by this law:
http://www.gahighwaysafety.org/moveoverlaw.HTML
The Georgia Move-Over Law requires drivers to move-over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the highway. And if traffic is too heavy to move-over safely, the law requires drivers to slow down below the posted speed limit instead AND to be prepared to stop.
What I couldn’t understand is the amount of fine --- it says no more than $500 is allowed. But anyway, be aware of the potential outrageous fine.
Be sure to drive carefully and safely!
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