I thought you had to slow to 20 below the posted limit.
One of the guys on FFCobra found out the hard way about this new law, and started a thread over there.
http://www.ffcobra.com/cgi-bin/ultim...c;f=1;t=030988
* SB 193 requires drivers nearing a stopped emergency vehicle that has lights activated, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer, to:
* Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle, if the highway has two or more lanes traveling the direction of the emergency vehicle; or
* Slow to a speed not more than 20 miles per hour (mph) less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 mph or more; or
* Slow to a speed not more than five mph when the posted speed limit is less than 25 mph.
* A violation is a punishable by a maximum fine of $200. If the violation results in property damage, the maximum fine increases to $500. If the violation results in bodily injury, the offense is enhanced to a Class B misdemeanor.
Yes, I got a ticket for going less than the posted speed limit for this.
Just noticed this ..... you only have to slow IF there is no lane you can move to. If you move to the other lane you don't have to slow down at all. Of course we all do slow in case we have to stop ...