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PBCFR Yellow Dot Program

Have you ever wondered, what would communicate, first responders can look in your glove *Important Tips*
happen if you got into a car crash and you compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where you * Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as information
were unconscious? Have you thought to have written essential medical information about yourself. changes.
yourself…how would anyone know what This information can help rescue crews decide the ** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow Dot
my medical history is; or how would they best approach to your emergency treatment. This is sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet for each
know about the medications I am taking; especially important after a car accident where you may be person.)
or the medicines I’m allergic to; or better unconscious, in shock, or simply unable to communicate You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire Station to
yet, how would they know what hospital clearly. pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for your household.
that I want to go to…? Who would call When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders to provide For quantities more than that, please call our Community
my family and let them know I’ve been them with vital medical information, the Yellow Dot is your Education Office at 561-616-7033.
hurt? How would they even know how to tool to provide personalized information on your behalf! If your club or organization would like a presentation
get in touch with my family? This is how it works…just follow three steps. about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional resources
The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or 1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet. available, and to have an opportunity to ask questions, please
worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue 2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove call 561-616-7051. Yellow Dot Sticker/Pamphlet sets will be
supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot. The Yellow compartment box. brought to the presentation for audience attendees. Quantities
Dot gets important information into the hands of emergency 3- Place the sticker on the back/rear windshield in the can be discussed when presentations are booked.
responders quickly and it can save your life! lower left hand corner so emergency responders can see it Making Your Safety My Priority,
If you are involved in a car accident and can’t quickly and easily when approaching from behind. Elyse Weintraub Brown,
Community Education Specialist, South County,
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
ª ewbrown@pbcgov.org 
561-616-7051

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“dedicated to ResuLts” Move Over LAW

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