Rock Hill, South Carolina Endangering Emergency Personnel Attorney

Maybe you’re driving down I-77 or Highway 9 and suddenly see blue lights or flashing yellow ahead. Maybe you didn’t switch lanes in time. Or you slowed down, but not enough. Seconds later, you’re pulled over—and now you’re facing a charge for failure to move over for emergency personnel, also known as endangering emergency responders.

This charge is more than a traffic ticket in South Carolina—it can carry serious penalties.

At Barboza Law, we fight these charges aggressively. Whether you were stopped in Rock Hill, Lancaster, Fort Mill, Indian Land, or a nearby town, we’ll review the facts, challenge the evidence, and fight to protect your license, your record, and your future.

What the South Carolina Move Over Law Requires

South Carolina law requires drivers to move over into the next lane—or slow down significantly—when approaching:

• Law enforcement vehicles
• Fire trucks and rescue vehicles
• Ambulances
• Tow trucks or utility vehicles with flashing lights
• Highway maintenance or emergency personnel

If it’s unsafe or impossible to change lanes due to traffic, weather, or road conditions, you must slow down and proceed with caution.

But law enforcement doesn’t always see the full picture. Many drivers are charged unfairly—even when they did everything reasonably possible to comply.

Penalties for Endangering Emergency Personnel in South Carolina

A violation of the Move Over Law can result in:

• Fines of up to $1062.50
• Increased insurance rates
• In some cases, misdemeanor charges may be filed if someone was hurt or property was damaged
• CDL drivers face employment risks or disqualification

For something as simple as failing to change lanes in time, the consequences can be life-changing—especially if it’s not your first offense.

Why You Should Fight This Charge

Officers often write these tickets based on quick judgment calls. But they may not take into account:

• Heavy traffic preventing a safe lane change
• Bad weather or road conditions
• Lack of clear signage or last-minute obstructions
• Confusion about whether the vehicle ahead was officially classified as "emergency personnel"

Just because a charge is written up doesn’t mean it will hold up in court. That’s where we come in.

How Barboza Law Builds Your Defense

At Barboza Law, we don’t treat any traffic case like “just a ticket.” We treat it like what it is—a legal threat to your license and livelihood.

Here’s how we can fight for you:

• Examine dashcam, bodycam, and surveillance footage
• Challenge the officer’s version of events
• Argue for a reduction or dismissal based on road conditions or driver safety judgment

We defend drivers across Rock Hill, Lancaster, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Tega Cay, and throughout York and Lancaster Counties.

Don’t Let a Split-Second Decision Define Your Future

Attorney Sabreena Barboza is a respected defense lawyer serving clients across South Carolina. She’s known for taking traffic and criminal cases seriously—because she knows how fast one charge can change everything.

If you’ve been accused of failing to move over for emergency personnel, don’t just pay the fine.

Let Barboza Law fight for you.

Call Now and Get the Defense You Deserve

Charged in Rock Hill, Lancaster, or anywhere in the region? Don’t wait for points to hit your license or your insurance to spike. Call Barboza Law or fill out our online form for a consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and build a defense that protects what matters most—your license, your record, and your future.