Hawaii's Move Over law now covers all stopped vehicles
Hawaii has widened its Move Over law so drivers must slow down and change lanes for any stopped vehicle, not just emergency responders — good news for tow operators, road crews, and stranded drivers.
- The law now covers police, tow trucks, road workers, and ordinary drivers changing a tire on the shoulder.
- About 350 people a year are killed nationwide after being hit by passing cars, and Hawaii has added to that toll.
- One recent Hawaii death involved a driver stopped on the H-1 to help a stranded motorist, struck by a car going over 90 mph.
- A tow truck driver's family pushed for the change after he was killed on the shoulder by a driver who did not move over.
- Police say they will run a public education push and also write citations for violations.
Outlook: Expect an education campaign first, with enforcement and tickets ramping up as drivers learn the wider rule.