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When passing a stopped emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and blue lights, you must

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  • stop and move toward the right edge of the road.
  • move into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise, slow down.
  • increase your speed and change lanes.

Explanation

According to Missouri's revised Move Over Law, effective August 28, 2017: When passing a stopped emergency vehicle displaying lighted red or red and blue lights, proceed with caution. Move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, leaving at least one lane between you and the emergency vehicle. If this is unsafe or impossible (for example, if there is only one lane in your direction), slow down instead.

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