Scott's Law

Scott's Law, 625 ILCS 5/11-907, is a mandatory move over law in the state of Illinois. The law requires that all motorists move over when encountering stopped or disabled vehicles displaying warning lights.Applies to drivers approaching any police or other emergency vehicle stopped along the roadway. When approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, drivers are required to change lanes (if possible), reduce speed and proceed with caution. #scott'slaw,

Scott's Law

Scott's law requires drivers to slow down and move over one lane, if possible, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, or any vehicle with flashing lights. ... Scott's Law was named after Lt. Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Dept., who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while assisting at a crash scene. #Scott'slaw,

Schaumburg Criminal Lawyer

A proposed bipartisan bill aims to prevent more first responder deaths on state highways by making Scott’s Law tougher.

Scott's Law says drivers approaching a vehicle with hazard lights on must slow down and move over.

The law is designed to protect any vehicle that is stopped on the side of the rode displaying flashing lights. As a driver, you are to slow down and change lanes if possible.

This new bill would enhance penalties for violators of the law.

Keep your eyes on the road. Don't drink and drive. Obey the speed limits. If you see an emergency vehicle with lights activated, please slow down and move over.

Motorists convicted of breaking the new "move over" law will face a fine up to $10,000 and have the incident go on their driving record. Plus, a driver will lose their license if they hurt or kill anyone while breaking the law.

But there is also an enforcement-education aspect as well.

The revenue from these fines goes directly to Scott's Law fund to educate drivers and keep people safe on the roads