To those who drive in Ontario........
Hi Friends,
I just had an experience which I hope you will not have to go
through yourselves...
I was driving on the 427 South at Burnamthorpe in broad
daylight at 2 p.m., when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over
a third vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the
second cruiser pulled out and pulled me over. Approaching on the passenger
side, the officer asked if I knew why I had been pulled over. I honestly
expressed that! I had no idea.
He informed me that Ontario law now states that when
approaching any emergency vehicle on the roadside with lights flashing, you
must enter the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, taking three
demerits and issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . $490! (Yes, I'm choking
as I type that.) I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was
cautious.
My message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down
hard on this because of injured officers. I did not realize this was the
law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed children. Or evidently not the
other 47 drivers pulled over.
If you want to read the legislation click on the site:
http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2003/04/03/c7335.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html
Hefty fine if you don't change lanes!!!!!!! 3 demerit points on top of cash.
Go to the link above and check it out.
Please pass this on to your friends.
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