Billet
09-28-2006, 11:00 AM
Public Service Announcement to all the tards who slow down to 50 on deerfoot in the fast lane, think they are following the new law, READ;
passing vehicles need only slow down in the lane immediately beside the stopped emergency vehicle.
That is all.
reading the other thread made me want to say this
reference;
New law makes Alberta roads safer
October 31, 2005
A new law requiring drivers to slow down when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks comes into effect October 31.
The new law, which doubles the fines for speeders, will make roads safer for police officers, firefighters, ambulance workers, tow truck operators and construction workers, as well as motorists.
Motorists must slow down to 60 kilometres per hour, or less if the posted speed limit is lower, when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks stopped with their lights flashing. Fines will be doubled for speeding in this situation.
If there are two or more traffic lanes in the same direction as the emergency vehicle or tow truck, passing vehicles need only slow down in the lane immediately beside the stopped emergency vehicle. Vehicles traveling in other lanes, including oncoming lanes, may maintain their speed but should proceed with caution.
In construction zones, motorists must observe the posted speed limit at all times. Fines for speeding through construction sites where workers are present will be doubled, even if the workers are behind equipment or not immediately visible.
Other changes were made to the Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2005, including allowing police to seize a vehicle, for 24 hours, that is used for racing or driving on a bet, where public safety is at risk.
passing vehicles need only slow down in the lane immediately beside the stopped emergency vehicle.
That is all.
reading the other thread made me want to say this
reference;
New law makes Alberta roads safer
October 31, 2005
A new law requiring drivers to slow down when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks comes into effect October 31.
The new law, which doubles the fines for speeders, will make roads safer for police officers, firefighters, ambulance workers, tow truck operators and construction workers, as well as motorists.
Motorists must slow down to 60 kilometres per hour, or less if the posted speed limit is lower, when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks stopped with their lights flashing. Fines will be doubled for speeding in this situation.
If there are two or more traffic lanes in the same direction as the emergency vehicle or tow truck, passing vehicles need only slow down in the lane immediately beside the stopped emergency vehicle. Vehicles traveling in other lanes, including oncoming lanes, may maintain their speed but should proceed with caution.
In construction zones, motorists must observe the posted speed limit at all times. Fines for speeding through construction sites where workers are present will be doubled, even if the workers are behind equipment or not immediately visible.
Other changes were made to the Traffic Safety Amendment Act, 2005, including allowing police to seize a vehicle, for 24 hours, that is used for racing or driving on a bet, where public safety is at risk.