Question 1

What does South Carolina's move-over law require when you approach a stopped authorized emergency vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and change lanes away from the vehicle if it is safe; otherwise slow down and proceed with caution — South Carolina's move-over law requires slowing down and changing lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle when it's safe to do so; if a lane change isn't safe, the driver must instead slow down and proceed cautiously.

Question 2

What does a fluorescent or reflective orange-and-red triangle on the back of a vehicle mean on South Carolina roads?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph — A fluorescent or reflective orange-and-red triangle on the rear of a vehicle -- typically farm equipment or an animal-drawn vehicle -- indicates it is traveling less than 25 mph, so approach and pass with caution.

South Carolina: Other Topics Questions

1. What does South Carolina's move-over law require when you approach a stopped authorized emergency vehicle?

2. What does a fluorescent or reflective orange-and-red triangle on the back of a vehicle mean on South Carolina roads?

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