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\"Maine<\/div>\n

It is well known that when you see an emergency vehicle driving up behind you with its lights or siren activated, you pull over. But one important law that many motorists fail to follow is Maine\u2019s \u201cMove Over\u201d law<\/strong> which also requires you to move over when an emergency vehicle is stationary on the side of the road.<\/p>\n

When an officer pulls a person over, that officer, and sometimes even the occupants of the stopped vehicle, are standing on the side of the road. This is a dangerous situation to be in especially when on a busy road and especially at night. However, regardless of traffic conditions or the time of day, it is important that Maine motorists exercise caution, and follow the law when confronted with this situation.<\/p>\n

Title 29-A \u00a72054-9 is Maine\u2019s \u201cMove Over\u201d law<\/strong>. What does the law require? When you pass a stopped emergency vehicle that is using an emergency light, you must:<\/p>\n

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It is well known that when you see an emergency vehicle driving up behind you with its lights or siren activated, you pull over. 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