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Minnesota’s Move Over Law and Roadside Tow Trucks

Why drivers should create space for stopped emergency and service vehicles.

Illustrative tow truck with amber lights and safety cones in Saint Paul

Quick answer

Slow down, pay attention, and move over when legally and safely able when approaching stopped vehicles covered by Minnesota’s law.

What to do

  1. Look well ahead for flashing lights, workers, cones, and stopped vehicles.
  2. Change lanes early when traffic and road conditions allow.
  3. If a lane change is not possible, reduce speed and pass with extra care.

Roadside workers operate only a few feet from moving traffic. Snow, spray, darkness, and distraction make that space more dangerous.

The current law and enforcement details should be checked on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety page. This article is general safety information, not legal advice.

Official sources

Conditions, laws, parking rules, addresses, and agency procedures can change. Check the linked official source before acting.

Editorial note: this guide was checked against the cited public sources. The representative image does not document a specific JKS Towing call, operator, or vehicle.

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