Move over law — Indiana Permit Test

Move over law on the Indiana permit test — 5 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

When approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing red, red and white, or red and blue lights, change lanes away from it; if you cannot, slow to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed with caution.

Officers and medics working beside traffic are killed by drivers who pass too close and too fast.

If you cannot move over, the motorists shall reduce their speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed with caution.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.51

Failing to move over or slow down for an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is a Class A infraction.

It is a Class A infraction, a step above the Class B for amber lights, because the people at risk are standing in the road.

Failure to comply is a Class A Infraction.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.51

The Move Over law also covers parked tow trucks, highway maintenance, utility, trash and survey vehicles showing flashing amber lights.

Road crews and tow operators work just as close to traffic as police do.

Additionally, motorists who approach an authorized parked vehicle with amber flashing lights are required to change lanes away from the authorized vehicle.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.51

Failing to move over or slow down for a parked vehicle with amber lights, or for a disabled vehicle with hazard lights, is a Class B infraction.

Anyone stopped beside the road is at risk from passing traffic, not only officers.

Failure to do so is a Class B Infraction.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.51

When approaching a disabled vehicle with its hazard lights flashing, change lanes away from it or slow to 10 mph under the limit.

A stranded driver may be changing a tire just inches from your lane.

Motorists who approach a disabled stationary vehicle with flashing hazard warning signals are required to change lanes away from the disabled vehicle.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.51

On the test

You cannot change lanes away from a stopped police car with flashing lights. What must you do?

Slow to 10 mph under the limit and go with caution. Officers and medics working beside traffic are killed by drivers who pass too close and too fast. Indiana Driver's Manual, p.51: “If you cannot move over, the motorists shall reduce their speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed with caution.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Indiana Driver's Manual, published by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.