The OPP report 2015 marked one of the highest levels of charges against drivers who failed to slow down and move over for roadside emergency vehicles since the Move Over law was enacted in 2003.
The OPP laid a total of 2,031 charges last year under Ontario’s Move Over law [Highway Traffic Act Section 159 (2)(3)].
Drivers are being reminded that in 2015, the law was amended to include slowing down and, on multi-lane highways, moving over for tow trucks parked on the roadside with amber lights flashing.
The law carries a fine range of $400 to $2,000 and three demerit points.
