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To all those who drive in Ontario, please read and be aware!

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