West Virginia's Move over Law Gets Major Updates: 'Not Just Fines—You Could Face Jail'

West Virginia Expands ‘Move Over’ Law to Include All Vehicles with Flashing Lights

West Virginia’s long-standing “Slow Down, Move Over” law, originally enacted in 2003 to protect first responders, will officially expand on Friday, July 11, to include a broader range of roadside

West Virginia's move over law gets major updates: 'Not just fines—you could face jail'

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia's "Slow Down, Move Over Law" is getting a major update on Friday. Since 2003, this law has required drivers to slow down or change lanes for first responders. With the update, starting July 11, drivers will have to move for almost anyone on the side of the road, including roadside workers and broken-down vehicles. One AAA official says it's not just about respect on the road; it's about safety. Following Go…

Expanded WV 'move over' law goes into effect Friday; What you need to know

West Virginia motorists are now required to move over when encountering first responders, maintenance workers or disabled vehicles if they are on a highway with at least four lanes, or otherwise slow down. The requirement comes from House Bill 2344, which was passed by the West Virginia Legislature in the 2025 legislative session and takes effect on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Expanded 'move over' law goes into effect on Friday in WV

An expanded “move over” law passed by the West Virginia Legislature goes into effect Friday.

Move over or else: New West Virginia law promises fine and jail time

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - West Virginia's Slow Down, Move Over Law is getting a major update this Friday. Since 2003 this law has required drivers to slow down or change lanes for first responders. Drivers will have to move for almost anyone on the side of the road. 7 news hits the highway with a look at how this update will keep the state's roads safe. On July 11th drivers will not only have to slow down and move over for law enforcement but wil…

West Virginia’s Expanded Move Over Law Goes into Effect July 11

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia’s expanded Slow Down, Move Over law, aimed at protecting all those at the roadside, will take effect July 11, in time for the height of the summer travel season. Since 2003, West Virginia has had a law requiring drivers to “slow down and move over” to protect first responders. But after HB 2344 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Patrick Morrisey in April, the existing law was e…