Wisconsin’s New Law Makes The Roads Safer For Everyone

If you plan to drive in Wisconsin anytime soon, here is a new traffic law you should be aware of, so you don't get pulled over and receive a ticket.

New Traffic Law In Wisconsin You Should Know About

Whenever I'm driving down the road, and there's a vehicle pulled over onto the shoulder, I always try to switch to another lane to put more space between us. I'm so surprised how many drivers don't do that. The other driver is already in a bad situation, so I don't want to make it worse.

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In Wisconsin, for many years, when there's a first responder's vehicle on the shoulder, you're required by law to move over whenever possible. The state has now updated the law to include any vehicles pulled over on the side of the road. If you can't pull over, then you must slow down. Be aware of this new law if you're heading up there anytime soon.

Here are some tips if you have vehicle problems on the road...

• Pull your car onto the shoulder as far away from traffic as possible

• Put on hazard lights

• If possible, drive to the next exit and get off the highway

• Call for help

• Stay inside your car

• When getting out of your vehicle, keep your eye on traffic

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According to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Drivers in Wisconsin are now required to move over or slow down when approaching disabled vehicles on the side of the road.

 

 

Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 409, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 54, into law today, giving drivers added protection when stopped on the side of the road.

 

 

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) applauds Gov. Evers for supporting this expansion of the Move Over Law to better safeguard motorists and reduce the risk of roadside crashes.