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Variations of "move over" sign in each state

Started by STLmapboy, July 12, 2020, 02:44:36 PM

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STLmapboy

You've seen them. Signs that warn you to move over for vehicles, like this one on I-70 in St Louis. Each state has a slightly different variation on the wording. As the link shows, Missouri's example says "State Law: Move over or slow down for stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles." Illinois is similar, saying "Notice: Move over - slow down for stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles, it's the law." Some states are a bit unique, such as Tennessee, saying the standard "State Law: Move over for stopped emergency vehicles" and noting a "$500 maximum fine" at the bottom. South Dakota uses the less wordy approach, with "State Law: Move over for stopped vehicles flashing yellow lights."

What are some examples in your state and others?
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webny99

Here is New York's version, which has popped up at all the Thruway service areas in the last few years.

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STLmapboy

Quote from: 1995hoo on July 13, 2020, 07:45:03 AM
This is typical in Virginia.



That's a lot of font size changes. Here's another example on 95 south of Emporia.

The text is "State Law: Move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency or service vehicles with flashing lights."
Bonus: North Carolina's is "State Law: Move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency vehicles"
Teenage STL area roadgeek.
Missouri>>>>>Illinois

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Quote from: STLmapboy on July 13, 2020, 09:57:50 AM
Quote from: 1995hoo on July 13, 2020, 07:45:03 AM
This is typical in Virginia.



That's a lot of font size changes. Here's another example on 95 south of Emporia.

The text is "State Law: Move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency or service vehicles with flashing lights."
Bonus: North Carolina's is "State Law: Move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency vehicles"

New Hampshire's simply mentions "stopped emergency vehicles".

Maine
uses a regulatory sign with a red banner similar to this style and their sign says to simply "move over for stopped emergency vehicles".