Vancouver Island drivers had the lowest number of tickets in the province last month for failing to slow down and move over for flashing lights.
BC Highway Patrol released statistics from its Slow Down, Move Over enforcement campaign in April. Officers issued 39 tickets to Vancouver Island drivers, the lowest total among five provincial regions.
The campaign promotes B.C.’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law, which aims to protect emergency responders, tow operators and road crews working at the roadside. The law requires drivers to reduce speed and move into the furthest safe lane away from vehicles displaying flashing lights.
When the posted speed limit is 80 km/h or higher, drivers must slow to 70 km/h or less.
When the posted speed limit is below 80 km/h, drivers must slow to 40 km/h or less.
Police said the penalty for failing to slow down and move over is a $173 ticket.
Across B.C., officers issued 999 tickets during the April campaign. Central B.C. recorded the highest number with 619 tickets.
With the campaign now finished, the BC Highway Patrol is urging drivers to remain cautious during the summer construction season and to follow the law to help keep roadside workers safe.
