Drivers Reminded to Slow Down, Move over for Emergency Vehicles

Drivers reminded to slow down, move over for emergency vehicles

Ontario's Move Over law is designed to protect police officers, firefighters, paramedics and tow truck operators who work on the roadside

OPP Reminds Drivers To Move Over And Help Keep First Responders Safe This Thanksgiving Weekend

As traffic volumes increase across Ontario during the Thanksgiving long weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles is not only the law, it is a responsibility that can save lives. Ontario’s Move Over law is designed to protect police officers, firefighters, paramedics and tow […]

RCMP Advise Motorists to Slow Down When Approaching Emergency Vehicles on the Side of the Road

It’s a reminder from the RCMP that when motorists encounter emergency vehicles and roadside responders to slow down. Police say during a recent enforcement initiative in Pictou and Antigonish Counties they found more drivers move over when police, fire or ambulance approach.  However, police say too many drivers are missing one aspect; they must also slow down. Officers stopped 45 drivers; 11 received Move Over tickets, another 10 received Move …