Introduce a “Move Over” Law to assist emergency services.
We urge the Government to introduce a “Move Over” law requiring road users to change lanes or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles, recovery vehicles, or National Highways officers stopped on the side of the road with flashing lights. Similar to what you see in the USA.
- 01 APR 2025Petition rejectedno-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Rule 281 of the Highway Code already states: "If you see emergency or incident support vehicles displaying flashing lights in the distance, be aware there may be an incident ahead (see Rule 219). You should slow down and be prepared to move safely into another lane or stop. The emergency services, traffic officers and recovery workers may be required to work in the carriageway; for example, dealing with debris, collisions or conducting rolling roadblocks. You MUST follow any directions given by police or traffic officers as to whether you can safely pass the incident or obstruction." Rule 282 states: "When passing the scene of an incident, remain alert for hazards (such as debris or slow-moving vehicles) and do not slow down unnecessarily (for example, if an incident is on the other side of a dual carriageway). You should focus on the road ahead when passing an incident because a lack of attention may cause a further incident, collision or congestion" The Highway Code can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, such as changing something specific about the Highway Code