Reply to "Move over Law"

Actually, that law has been in effect for several years but was not enforced. It was due to sunset on 01/01/10, but the California lawmakers removed the sunset clause as of 01/01/10. Many (most?) states that have this law require the driver (who is unable to safely change lanes) to slow down 20 mph below the posted speed limit. California law only requires the driver to "slow down".

From the California Highway Patrol website:

Move Over/Slow Down (SB 159, Simitian) The new law removes the January 1, 2010, sunset
date on Sections 21809 VC and 25253 VC. Section 21809 VC requires a person driving a
vehicle on a freeway and approaching in a lane immediately adjacent to a stationary, authorized
emergency vehicle that displays emergency lights, or a stationary tow truck that displays flashing
amber warning lights, to safely make a lane change from that lane, or slow to a reasonable speed.
Section 25253 VC requires tow trucks used to tow disabled vehicles to be equipped with flashing
amber warning lamps and authorizes tow trucks to display flashing amber warning lamps while
providing service to a disabled vehicle. However, this section prohibits tow trucks from
displaying flashing amber warning lamps on a freeway except when an unusual traffic hazard or
extreme hazard exists.

John