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PBCFR Yellow Move Over LAW (FS 316.126)

Dot Program By Elyse Weintraub Brown, Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when

Community Education
you are driving on a roadway with multiple lanes, and
Specialist, Palm Beach you see a fire truck or rescue truck working an emergency
Have you ever wondered, what County Fire Rescue ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD? The Answer is….When
would happen if you got into a car (561) 616-7051 or it is safe to do, merge away from a vehicle working on
crash and you were unconscious? ewbrown@pbcgov.org the side of the roadway to provide an empty travel lane
Have you thought to yourself… for the emergency worker. If you are not able to safely
how would anyone know what my This message is brought move over, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH
medical history is; or how would to you by your friendly below the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise
they know about the medications I am Firefighters from Palm Beach by a law enforcement officer.
taking; or the medicines I’m allergic County Fire Rescue…. On a two-lane roadway…Where there is NO lane of
to; or better yet, how would they Every day firefighters and travel in the same direction to merge over to, you are
know what hospital that I want to other emergency responders drive to emergencies. What’s more, REQUIRED to slow down to a speed that is 20 miles per
go to…? Who would call my family oftentimes the emergency they are driving to is actually in the hour less than the posted speed limit. If the speed limit
and let them know I’ve been hurt? roadway. Although they are helping others and rendering aid, is 20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five
How would they even know how to get they are also at risk of being injured and killed on our roadways miles per hour.
in touch with my family? by motorists. Help protect them…because if they can’t help you In the State of Florida, drivers must also move over for
The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or in your time of need…who will? sanitation vehicles and utility service vehicles performing
worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire Learn the Move Over LAW (FS 316.126) tasks related to their services, and wreckers displaying
Rescue supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot. Are you unsure about what you are supposed to do when you amber rotating or flashing lights performing a recovery
The Yellow Dot gets important information into the hands are driving on a local roadway, and you see DRIVING BEHIND or loading on the roadside.
of emergency responders quickly and it can save your life! YOU a fire truck or other emergency vehicle with lights flashing Violating the Move Over Law can
If you are involved in a car accident and can’t and sirens wailing on the way to an emergency? The Answer result in a fine and points on your
communicate, first responders can look in your glove is …you must yield the right of way. When it is safe to do so, license; and worse, because it
compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where you move over as close as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb puts rescuers, civilians, and other
have written essential medical information about yourself. of the roadway, clear of any intersection and then stop. When motorists at risk of serious injury
This information can help rescue crews decide the best this happens on highways and interstates, rather than stop, slow and even death. For everyone’s
approach to your emergency treatment. This is especially down and then safely move over so that the emergency vehicle safety, share the Move Over Law with
important after a car accident where you may be unconscious, can pass. others. Help us…help You! 
in shock, or simply unable to communicate clearly.
When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders to provide
them with vital medical information, the Yellow Dot is your WHAT ARE YOUR
tool to provide personalized information on your behalf!
This is how it works…just follow three steps. MEDICARE OPTIONS?
1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet.
2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove I will help you find a health plan that
compartment box. best fits your needs at no cost to you.
3- Place the sticker on the back/rear windshield in the • Medicare Supplements
lower left hand corner so emergency responders can see • Medicare Advantage Plans
it quickly and easily when approaching from behind. • Individual Health Insurance
*Important Tips* • Medicare Part D Drug Plans
* Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as • Dental, Vision, & Cancer Plans
information changes.
** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow Dot
sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet for
each person.) Beth S. Sigel
You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire Station
to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for your Boca Pointe Resident
household. For quantities more than that, please call our (954) 261-4648
Community Education Office at 561-616-7033. beth@reliablemedicaresolutions.com
If your club or organization would like a presentation www.reliablemedicaresolutions.com
about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional
resources available, and to have an opportunity to ask “We do not offer every plan in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area.
Please contact 1-800-Medicare or Medicare.gov to get information on all your options.”
questions, please call 561-616-7051. Yellow Dot Sticker/
Pamphlet sets will be brought to the presentation for
audience attendees. Quantities can be discussed when
presentations are booked.
Making Your Safety My Priority,
Elyse Weintraub Brown,
Community Education Specialist, South County,
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
561-616-7051
ewbrown@pbcgov.org 

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