What is the Move Over law?

North Dakota's Move Over Law states that if an authorized emergency vehicle is parked or stopped on the interstate system or on a multi-lane highway outside the limits of a city, and the authorized emergency vehicle is displaying a flashing, revolving, or rotating amber, blue, white, or red light; the driver of an approaching vehicle shall proceed with caution and move to a lane that is not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if the move may be made safely. If the driver cannot move over, the driver must reduce speed and maintain a safe speed for the road conditions. The law also applies to DOT maintenance vehicles.

In 2023, North Dakota enhanced roadside safety by expanding the Move Over Law which now includes moving over for any stopped motor vehicle with flashing hazard warning signals when stopped along the interstate system or on a multi-lane highway outside the limits of a city.

Drivers are required to move over to an adjacent lane and reduce their speed to a safe level before passing any vehicle with flashing hazards stopped on the side of the road. This includes any motor vehicle, emergency vehicle, and transportation department vehicle. 

Learn more from the ND Vision Zero website. Read the applicable ND Century Code (39.10.26)