[DVBC] Pa. 'Steer Clear' Law

[Doug Bower]

Dom,
 
Thank you for letting us all know about this new law.  Although it is
common sense I don't see very many people practicing it.  Maybe we
should ask PennDOT to pass a law to have cars slow down to a "careful
and prudent reduced speed." When passing bicycles.
 
Just a Thought
 
 
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>From today's KYW1060 website.  What ever happened to common sense?
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As of this Friday, it'll be more than just a good idea to move over
while driving past an emergency scene or a police stop; it'll be the law
in Pennsylvania. 
It's being dubbed the "Steer Clear" law. As of Friday, Pennsylvania
motorists will be required to move into a non-adjacent lane of traffic
when approaching an accident or fire scene, a police stop, or a
tow-truck tending to a disabled vehicle. 
If you can't move into another lane, you'll at least be required to slow
down to a "careful and prudent reduced speed." PennDOT spokesman Rich
Kirkpatrick:
"The idea is when you're driving along, and you see something happening
in front of you -- either it's a police car that has someone pulled over
or a tow truck with flashing lights -- this law is dictating what in
some respects would be common sense."
And now, failing to react with common sense could result in a $250 fine.
If serious injury results from failure to comply, there's also a 90-day
license suspension.
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