by KYW’s Tony Romeo
As of this Friday, it’ll be more than just a good idea to move over while driving past an emergency scene or a police stop; it’ll be the law in Pennsylvania.
It’s being dubbed the “Steer Clear” law. As of Friday, Pennsylvania motorists will be required to move into a non-adjacent lane of traffic when approaching an accident or fire scene, a police stop, or a tow-truck tending to a disabled vehicle.
If you can’t move into another lane, you’ll at least be required to slow down to a “careful and prudent reduced speed.” PennDOT spokesman Rich Kirkpatrick:
“The idea is when you’re driving along, and you see something happening in front of you -- either it’s a police car that has someone pulled over or a tow truck with flashing lights -- this law is dictating what in some respects would be common sense.”
And now, failing to react with common sense could result in a $250 fine. If serious injury results from failure to comply, there’s also a 90-day license suspension.
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