Page 24 - Boca ViewPointe - October '21

Page 24, Viewpointe October 2021
Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)

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

Dot Program

Have you ever wondered, what
would happen if you got into a car
crash and you were unconscious?
Have you thought to yourself…
how would anyone know what my
medical history is; or how would
they know about the medications I am
taking; or the medicines I’m allergic
to; or better yet, how would they
know what hospital that I want to
go to…? Who would call my family
and let them know I’ve been hurt?
How would they even know how to
get in touch with my family?
The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or
worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire
Rescue supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot.
The Yellow Dot gets important information into the
hands of emergency responders quickly and it can save
your life!

If you are involved in a car accident and can’t BUYER? SELLER?
communicate, first responders can look in your glove Call Joe Young
compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where THIS IS THE MARKET YOU YOU NEED EXPOSURE &
you have written essential medical information about
yourself. HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! AGGRESSIVE MARKETING!
This information can help rescue crews decide the
best approach to your emergency treatment. This is (561) 756-8508 (561) 756-8508
especially important after a car accident where you Hope everyone is doing okay during these challenging times. I am here to assist any way I can.
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 SOLD CLOSED
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 see it quickly and easily when approaching from
behind.
*Important Tips* 7916 La Mirada $299,000 7271 Via Palomar $569,000
* Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as
information changes.
** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow
Dot sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet
for each person.) CLOSED
You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire CLOSED
Station to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers
for your household. For quantities more than that, please
call our Community Education Office at 561-616-7033.
If your club or organization would like a presentation
about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional
resources available, and to have an opportunity to ask
questions, please call 561-616-7051. Yellow Dot Sticker/
Pamphlet sets will be brought to the presentation for
audience attendees. Quantities can be discussed when
presentations are booked.
Making Your Safety My Priority, 7284 Via Palomar $559,000 7268 Via Palomar $499,000
Elyse Weintraub Brown,
Community Education Specialist, South County,
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue For all your real estate needs call or visit our web page Define Your Life in a Non-Mandatory Country Club
Define Your Membership - Social, Golf, Tennis
561-616-7051 Define Your Time from 3 months to a year
ewbrown@pbcgov.org  www.GetaHouseOnline.com the Club at Boca Pointe