Friday, October 17, 2025
Expanding Highway Safety for Utility Workers and Drivers
Yesterday, Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Senate unanimously approved S.2642, An Act Relative to the Move Over Law requiring drivers to slow down, move over for utility workers and vehicle breakdowns.
This bill expands the existing Move Over Law to include
telecom, gas, and electric utility vehicles, and disabled vehicles with
flashing lights stopped on the roadside.
Drivers must now slow down and use caution when approaching
any stationary vehicle on the shoulder.
On multi-lane highways, if safe, drivers should move over a
lane to give extra room.
The bill also strengthens enforcement and driver education,
increasing fines for repeat offenders and requiring safety courses for those
who violate the law.
Utility and roadside workers put their lives on the line
every day. These changes will help save lives and prevent tragedies.
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for
consideration.
Read the full text of the bill at the following location
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2642
