(Pikesville, Md) Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to be aware of a new law requires drivers approaching from the rear an emergency vehicle using visual signals while stopped on a highway to, if possible, 'make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle.'
If moving to another lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle is not possible, the law requires drivers to 'slow to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe for existing weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions.'
The law is intended to provide an extra barrier of safety for police officers, fire fighters, and emergency rescue personnel working along Maryland roads.