By Rosalind Russell – Ahead of one of the busiest traffic long weekends of the year, the OPP is reminding motorists that safe driving includes paying attention to what’s happening on the roadside and complying with Ontario’s Move Over law.
East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says Ontario’s Move Over law requires all drivers to slow down when approaching emergency vehicles with their emergency lights activated and, on highways/roads with more than one lane, move over a lane if safe to do so.
She says last year (2024), the OPP laid 1,971 charges against drivers who did not comply with this law, which is aimed at giving emergency personnel the safe space they need to assist motorists and conduct other work on the roadside.
Gauthier adds slow down, enjoy the holiday weekend and be aware the OPP will also be out on waterways and trails, as well as the road counting on people to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
Photo: OPP Badge provided and used with permission
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