I am amazed at the lack of publicity or media coverage in the province pertaining to this one. As of June 1, 2009, a new law will be on the books.
It is a good law (IMHO) but has not been covered by the media at all. I just found out by chance during a conversation last night.
The law is pertaining to Emergency Vehicles and how the general motorists SHALL conduct their speeds and driving.
In an abrreviated form: If you are in a spped zone of 80kmh or higher and come upon an emergency vehicle (fires ambulance police), you must reduce your speed to 70kmh and if safe to do so, change to the alternate lane furthest away from the Emergency vehicle. If you are in a speed zone of less than 80kmh, you shall reduce to 40kmh and again, change lanes as mentioned above. This all makes perfect sense and is a saftey issue for the ambulance, fire or police members carrying out their duties. The kicker is- and this is why I am surprised at the lack of coverage- the fine for non-compliance is $143.00 (or was that $148.00 - either way "OUCH") plus 3 penalty points on your driver's licence. I guess the fine was not high enough to get the media's attention
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