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(11/29/2005)
South Dakotans Should Remember "Move Over" Law Required to move over when they see yellow flashing lights PIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Department of Public Safety and Department of Transportation are reminding drivers to MOVE OVER on South Dakota roadways when they see yellow flashing lights to help ensure the safety of all those traveling this holiday season. “We want drivers to remember to move over when they see yellow flashing lights in order to protect those in patrol cars, emergency vehicles, service vehicles and the motoring public,” said Highway Patrol Superintendent Col Dan Mosteller. The Move Over law says one must do the following: When approaching any vehicle on the shoulder of a four lane highway or the interstate that is using amber or yellow warning lights, move over or merge into the lane farthest away from that vehicle and proceed with caution Slow down to 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit when approaching any vehicle on the shoulder of two lane roads or highways that is using amber or yellow warning lights Stop when approaching from any direction any stopped authorized emergency vehicle using red signals. Unless directed otherwise, proceed with caution only after making certain it is safe to do so.
Since 32-31-6.1 became effective on July 1, 2003, the Highway Patrol has issued over three hundred citations for violating the law. Violation of the Move Over law is a Class 2 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $200 and/or 60 days in jail.
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