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Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)

By Elyse Weintraub Brown, Are you unsure about what you are able to safely move over, you must slow down to a speed of 20
Community Education supposed to do when you are driving on MPH below the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise by
Specialist, Palm Beach a local roadway, and you see DRIVING a law enforcement officer.
County Fire Rescue BEHIND YOU a fire truck or other On a two-lane roadway…Where there is NO lane of travel
(561) 616-7051 or emergency vehicle with lights flashing and in the same direction to merge over to, you are REQUIRED
ewbrown@pbcgov.org sirens wailing on the way to an emergency? to slow down to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the
The Answer is …you must yield the right of way. posted speed limit. If the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less,
This message is brought When it is safe to do so, move over as close as reasonable to the you must slow down to five miles per hour.
to you by your friendly closest edge of the curb of the roadway, clear of any intersection In the State of Florida, drivers must also move over for
Firefighters from Palm Beach and then stop. When this happens on highways and interstates, sanitation vehicles and utility service vehicles performing
County Fire Rescue…. rather than stop, slow down and then safely move over so that tasks related to their services, and wreckers displaying amber
Every day firefighters and the emergency vehicle can pass. rotating or flashing lights performing a recovery or loading on
other emergency responders drive to emergencies. What’s more, Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when you the roadside.
oftentimes the emergency they are driving to is actually in the are driving on a roadway with multiple lanes, and you see a fire Violating the Move Over Law can result in a fine and points
roadway. Although they are helping others and rendering aid, truck or rescue truck working an emergency ON THE SIDE OF on your license; and worse, because it puts rescuers, civilians,
they are also at risk of being injured and killed on our roadways THE ROAD? The Answer is….When it is safe to do, merge away and other motorists at risk of serious injury and even death. For
by motorists. Help protect them…because if they can’t help you from a vehicle working on the side of the roadway to provide everyone’s safety, share the Move Over Law with others. Help
in your time of need…who will? an empty travel lane for the emergency worker. If you are not us…help You! 
Learn the Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)

Everyone deserves a doctor who they
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Dot Program takes their time to answer questions

Have you ever wondered, what and address concerns. A doctor who is
would happen if you got into a car
crash and you were unconscious? available when you need them most.
Have you thought to yourself…
how would anyone know what my
medical history is; or how would I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to
they know about the medications I am adult patients at my concierge medical practice.
taking; or the medicines I’m allergic
to; or better yet, how would they
know what hospital that I want to To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you
go to…? Who would call my family
and let them know I’ve been hurt? are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with
How would they even know how to me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits,
get in touch with my family?
The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or in-person at my practice.
worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire
Rescue supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot. Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and
The Yellow Dot gets important information into the hands
of emergency responders quickly and it can save your greet with me. I look forward to meeting you.
life!
If you are involved in a car accident and can’t Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
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best approach to your emergency treatment. This is
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may be unconscious, in shock, or simply unable to
communicate clearly.
When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders to
provide them with vital medical information, the Yellow
Dot is your tool to provide personalized information on
your behalf!
This is how it works…just follow three steps.
1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet.
2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove
compartment box.
3- Place the sticker on the back/rear windshield in
the lower left hand corner so emergency responders can Scott Cohen is Here to Help!
see it quickly and easily when approaching from behind.
*Important Tips* Your fellow Boca Pointe Resident is available to
* Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as help with Property Insurance Claims to ensure
information changes. your insurance company treats you fairly!
** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow Dot
sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet for Do You Have an INSURANCE CLAIM?
each person.)
You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire ● Water damage? ● Fire?
Station to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for ● Roof leak? ● Mold?
your household. For quantities more than that, please call
our Community Education Office at 561-616-7033. ● Damaged floor tile? ● Storm damage?
If your club or organization would like a presentation ● Plumbing leak? ● Kitchen/Bathroom damage?
about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional ● Cabinet damage?
resources available, and to have an opportunity to ask Scott Will Get You the Settlement YOU Deserve!
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audience attendees. Quantities can be discussed when
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Making Your Safety My Priority, Your insurance company has experts on their side – SHOULDN’T YOU?
Elyse Weintraub Brown, Call Scott directly (954) 937-1224 / scohen@tpc.insure
Community Education Specialist, South County,
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