Members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police charged nearly 100 drivers following a four-day traffic enforcement campaign aimed at getting drivers to follow the “Move Over” law.
The campaign was launched after West Region experienced six separate incidents over a six-week period involving drivers who collided with stationary OPP vehicles pulled over at the side of the road assisting those in need of help. All OPP vehicles had emergency lighting fully engaged.
Between February 13 and February 16, members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid the following charges during the campaign:
- 95 Fail to Move Over charges
- 42 Fail to Move Over warnings
- 99 speeding charges
- Four stunt driving charges
- 44 other charges under the Highway Traffic Act.
- 284 total charges related to this campaign
Despite the number of charges, police are satisfied that most drivers are following the “Move Over” law.
“I personally observed hundreds of vehicles moving over as per the requirement. The vast majority of motorists were abiding by the law and provided us with the space to do our job safely. That is great news and we are very appreciative for every driver who did so. Thank you!!”. said A/Inspector Ross Stuart, OPP West Region Traffic and Marine manager.
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