Illinois expanded Scott’s Law effective June 1, 2026. Learn what drivers must do when approaching emergency workers and roadside scenes.

Illinois drivers have long been required to slow down and move over when approaching emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road. That law is commonly known as Scott’s Law, or the Illinois Move Over Law.

Effective June 1, 2026, Illinois expanded Scott’s Law through Public Act 104-0400, strengthening protections for emergency workers and pedestrians directly involved in emergency scenes. The law amended Sections 6-206 and 11-907 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

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