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New Law Requires NJ Drivers To Move Over For Disabled Vehicles New Law Requires NJ Drivers To Move Over For Disabled Vehicles
New Law Requires NJ Drivers To Move Over For Disabled Vehicles Gov. Phil Murphy has expanded New Jersey's "move over" law to protect drivers of broken-down vehicles on the side of Garden State roads. The new requirement says drivers must safely move into another lane when approaching a disabled vehicle using flashing hazard lights, road flares, or reflective triangles. Gov. Murphy signed the bill into law on Tuesday, Jan. 16. If oncoming drivers can't safely move into another lane, they must slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. The new law adds to the existing requirement to move over or slow down for emergency crews, tow …

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