State lawmakers want to broaden protection from Tennessee's "Move Over Law" to include any driver on the side of the road. The current law orders drivers to merge over a lane or slow down for emergency vehicles only.
State Representative David Shepard from Dickson wants drivers to also be considerate of vehicles broken down, people changing a flat tire, or pedestrians trying to get to safety.
"This is hopefully going to make people more aware, more sensitive, that when you see a disabled vehicle on the side of the road, slow down, and get over in the other lane," said Shepard. The proposal passed a house sub-committee unanimously Tuesday night. The bill now moves before a budget committee.