Senate Bill 409 aims to amend Wisconsin's existing "move over or slow down" law to include provisions for disabled vehicles in addition to emergency and roadside service vehicles. The bill defines a "disabled vehicle" as one that is stopped and meets specific criteria, such as displaying warning lights, having emergency flares nearby, or having visible individuals attending to it. The bill requires that when approaching a disabled vehicle, drivers must either change lanes away from the vehicle if safe to do so or slow down while passing.

The bill includes several amendments to the current statute, specifically renumbering sections and updating definitions. Notably, it amends the title of the relevant statute to reflect the inclusion of "certain stopped vehicles" and modifies the language to ensure that both emergency vehicles and disabled vehicles are treated similarly under the law. The changes emphasize the importance of safety for all vehicles that may be stopped on or near roadways, thereby enhancing protections for motorists and individuals attending to disabled vehicles.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 346.072(title), 346.072, 346.072(1g)(intro.), 346.072(1m)