Ask the I-Team: Does Maine's move over law only apply to first responders? - WGME

The move over law in Maine is meant to prevent crashes and ultimately save the lives of first responders and workers who may be parked on the side of the road or highway.

It's been in place for 14 years but is usually just associated with police officers and firefighters.

Brian asked the CBS13 I-Team:

"Does Maine’s move over law apply to utility workers such as CMP pickups and other vehicles on the side of the road?"

We brought that question to the Maine State Police, which is tasked with enforcing the move over law.

A spokesperson says:

"First responders and any vehicle with amber and green light, for example, tow trucks, CMP trucks, Maine Turnpike Authority, etc. are covered by the law."

The law requires drivers to move over and give crews room when approaching public service vehicles parked on the side or shoulder of the road.

And while CMP and even internet companies like Spectrum are covered by the law, most of the time they say it doesn't impact them.

A spokesperson for Central Maine Power says because most of their infrastructure doesn't run along highways, they haven't seen many issues with violations of the law.

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be any less careful when approaching those utility trucks on smaller roads.

A recent AAA survey found despite the move-over law being in place for more than a decade, nearly a quarter of drivers are still unaware it exists.

Violating the law can result in a minimum fine of $350.

source: https://wgme.com/news/i-team/ask-the-i-team-does-maines-move-over-law-only-apply-to-first-responders

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