Bill requires drivers to move over for vehicles
Staff report
COLUMBUS
Drivers would be required to move over for snowplows, road sweepers and other highway maintenance vehicles under legislation passed by the Ohio House on Wednesday.
Senate Bill 137 moved on a vote of 90-0 and awaits Gov. John Kasich’s signature.
Drivers already are required to shift lanes or reduce speed and proceed with caution when approaching law enforcement, emergency responders and service vehicles parked along highways.
SB 137 expands the list to include state vehicles and others including traffic-lane stripers, mowers and “asphalt distributing” vehicles, according to an analysis by the state’s legislative service commission.
The bill includes a 90-day grace period, during which drivers will be given warnings instead of tickets.