(WWJ) – Move over. It’s the law.
That’s the message from Michigan State Police as they crack down on the state’s “Move Over Law,” which requires drivers to move over a lane when there’s an emergency vehicle on the side of the road.
MSP officials say they’re carrying out “Operation Guardian Angel” on Wednesday, looking for drivers violating the law.
MSP is partnering with the Farmington Hills, Livonia, Romulus and Taylor police departments for the operation.
Patrols will focus on I-96, M-14, I-696 and I-94 in those areas.
The law requires all lanes to slow to 10 mph below the speed limit and the lane closest to the emergency vehicle to move over if safe to do so.
Those who violate the law are subject to two points on their driver’s license and a fine of $400.
Drivers face felony charges and enhanced penalties of up to 15 years in prison and/or a $7,500 fine if the violation causes death to a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency response personnel.
For injury to a police officer, firefighter or other emergency response personnel the motorist is guilty of a felony and the penalty is up to 2 years in prison and/or a $1,000 fine. Violation of the Move Over law for other authorized vehicles is punishable as a 90-day misdemeanor.
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