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Aiming to Reduce Struck-By Incidents, Michigan Move-Over Law Takes Effect

According to reports, at least a dozen Michigan State Police vehicles have been struck so far this year.

February 15, 2019
Aiming to Reduce Struck-By Incidents, Michigan Move-Over Law Takes Effect

According to reports, at least a dozen Michigan State Police vehicles have been struck so far this year.

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Image courtesy of the MSP Metro District.

A Michigan law expanding the state's existing move-over law took effect this week.

According to the Detroit Free Press , the new law requires drivers to slow to 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit and move over a lane when passing police or emergency vehicles on the side of the road.

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According to reports, at least a dozen Michigan State Police vehicles have been struck so far this year.

Violators could face a $400 fine.