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by LawAbider
Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: Failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle
Topic: Correction for posting, is this law 6 years old
Replies: 65
Views: 37557

Re: Correction for posting, is this law 6 years old

I am guessing that since the judge made the decision that police can not block a lane or partial lane in an emergency situation, that is when the gov't stepped forward and made the move over law.

I was wondering why the officer that pulled me over was directly behind the vehicle he had stopped beforehand. In Quebec, officers still partially ...
by LawAbider
Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: Failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle
Topic: Correction for posting, is this law 6 years old
Replies: 65
Views: 37557

Re: Correction for posting, is this law 6 years old

Went to court today to deal with this HTA infraction. Turns out the prosecutor was offering a reduced fine of $150 + an additional 20% fee if one pleaded guilty. Given I have 25+ years driving experience and a perfect driving record , I saw no reason not to accept this deal neither did most people in the courtroom with the exception of a few.

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by LawAbider
Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: Failing to move, where possible, into another lane when passing a stopped emergency vehicle
Topic: Correction for posting, is this law 6 years old
Replies: 65
Views: 37557

Re: Correction for posting, is this law 6 years old

I fully support protecting those who protect us.

Being an out-of-province driver who travels the 417 but once a year at best and who has a perfect driving record, I think there needs to be more education on this article and it needs to figure prominently on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation web site.

I too was recently pulled over for the ...