Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

move over law

I have received a traffic citation #40-6-16-A-1 Procedure for passing emergency vehicle. When I called I was told it is $700.00. What can I do?

It was on I-75 going south near Adel, GA at 3:20am cop was sitting inside of his vehicle on the shoulder of the road with blue lights on with no one stopped or anyone around, he said I was supposed to get in the other lane while passing him. ?$700? Was not speeding, no construction.


Asked on 6/02/05, 5:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: move over law

You are required to move out of the right lane if safe and reasonable if there are any emergency lights flashing. The statutory maximum fine is $500.

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Answered on 6/07/05, 7:15 am


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