NOT JUST A COURTESY, IT'S THE LAW MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE!
RULES OF THE ROAD
By following these two simple rules, you can help save lives, avoid receiving a traffic ticket and prevent the potential loss of your driver’s license. Iowa law requires motorists to:
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Change lanes or slow down, when approaching the following vehicles.
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A stationary emergency vehicle that has its flashing lights activated.
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A stationary tow, recovery, maintenance, construction, solid waste or recycling collection vehicle that has its flashing lights activated.
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Any stationary motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, that is continually displaying its emergency signal lamps (i.e., standard hazard lights).
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Yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights or giving an audible signal by moving over to the right, stopping and waiting until the vehicle has passed before proceeding.
