The County of Simcoe and County of Simcoe Paramedics are urging motorists to follow Ontario’s Move Over law, a life-saving regulation that protects emergency responders and roadside workers.
“Every day, our emergency responders and roadside workers put their lives on the line to protect and care for our residents and visitors,” says Warden Basil Clarke. “The Move Over law isn’t just a legal obligation, it’s a moral one.”
Under Ontario law, drivers must slow down and, if safe, move over one lane when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights, or when being approached by one. This applies to paramedics, police, fire, and tow trucks. Failing to comply can lead to fines of $400 to $2,000, three demerit points, and even a possible licence suspension of up to two years.
“When our paramedics are responding to emergencies, every second counts, and so does every inch of space,” notes Sarah Mills, Director and Chief of County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS).
CSPS has also launched the Paramedic Driving Enhancement Program (PDEP), providing advanced driver training to strengthen paramedic road safety, with hopes of rolling out a standardized curriculum across Ontario.
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