What Is The Move Over Law In Ontario?
Emergency vehicles traffic laws have now been expanded to include stopped emergency vehicles. The law states that if you see an emergency vehicle or a tow truck with its lights flashing that is stopped on your side of the road, you must :
Slow down : Slow down to less than the posted speed limit.
Pass with caution : Proceed with caution.
Move over : If the road has two or more lanes, you must move over and provide a lane of space between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle.