do you have to get into the other lane when you see a police car on the side of the road?

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do you have to get into the other lane when you see a police car on the side of the road?
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Tomcat

It's the law in many states. You either have to get into the other lane or slow down substantially if you can't change lanes.

Viking

If the police cars lights are on and you can safely move over, then yes. Otherwise you need to slow down to at least 10 mph below the posted limit.

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