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[George Ramsower]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Donaldson"

> Roger,
>  Don't forget about the law that says if a cop is on the shoulder and he 
> has his lights
> running you have to move over to the inside lane to pass him. Found out 
> the hard way
> on that one.
>
> John Donaldson
> DALLAS, TX

 This one has a rule..


SB 193 requires drivers nearing stopped emergency vehicles-with lights 
activated -to either slow down or change lanes.

The law states a driver must either vacate the lane closest to the stopped 
emergency vehicle if the road has multiple lanes traveling in the same 
direction or slow down 20 miles per hour below the speed limit. (If the 
speed limit is below 25 mph the driver must slow down to 5 mph.)

Emergency vehicles include police, emergency medical service and fire 
vehicles.

A violation is 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.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/pr081903b.htm