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Ohio Senate expands "move over" law to include vehicles in distress, citing public‑safety clarity
Ohio Senate · October 29, 2025
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Summary
Senate passed Senate Bill 16 to require motorists to slow down and, where possible, change lanes when passing a stationary vehicle signaling distress (hazard lights, flares, cones). Sponsor said the change clarifies obligations and will save lives; the measure passed unanimously.
The Ohio Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 16 to expand existing "move over" requirements to include stationary vehicles that display distress signals, such as hazard lights, flares, reflectors or emergency signs.
Senator Wilson, the bill sponsor, said the…
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