Texas: Motorists Reminded to Slow Down and Move Over

As Texas’ population continues to grow and the number of drivers increases, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding all motorists of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law.The law, which became effective Sept. 1, 2013, requires drivers to either move over to an adjacent lane or to slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching TxDOT workers and vehicles that are stopped with overheard blue and amber lights flashing. Violators can be fined up to $2,000.