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May 28, 2003
New Arkansas Traffic Law
A new traffic law has gone into affect in our fair state that requires motorists to change lanes when there's a cop working a traffic stop.
The new state law requires drivers to move to the farthest lane away from a law enforcement stopped on the shoulder of a multi-lane highway when his vehicle's lights are flashing.
Drivers are to stay in that lane until they pass the traffic stop.
Police stress this should only be done when it's safe to merge.
I've always done that as a matter of courtesy and common sense....who wants to increase your chances of hitting someone, especially a cop? But I'm always surprised at the numbers of drivers who don't, like the person we saw who got pulled over for this last night on I-540. It's gonna suck to be him (or her) when they go to traffic court.
"A hazardous moving violation , such as what you would similar to a speeding ticket or improper lane usage," says Staff Sgt. mike Foster with ASP.
Those found guilty of breaking this law could be given up to ninety days in jail or assessed a fine of anywhere from $35.00 to $500.00 or both.
Not to mention what it'll do to your insurance rates. Ouch!
Posted by Rita at May 28, 2003 06:41 AM