Recent Change to Motor Vehicle Act

[Benggolf]

Here is a new bulletin from the RCMP that all FiT Freaks and "speedsters" should be aware of:

news release

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION – May 14

th 2009

File Number: 2009.

Change to Motor Vehicle Act

The North Vancouver RCMP would like to make the public aware of the following change to the Motor Vehicle Act:
Beginning June 1, drivers must slow to 70 km/h on highways where the speed limit is 80
km/h or higher, and to 40 km/h where the limit is below 80 km/h, when approaching a
stopped emergency vehicle that has its lights flashing. If there is another lane going in
the same direction, drivers must also move into that lane if it is safe to do so.
The requirement will apply to drivers passing police, fire, ambulance and towing vehicles,
as well as vehicles used by commercial vehicle safety and enforcement personnel,
passenger vehicle inspectors, conservation officers, park rangers, and special provincial
constables employed in the Ministry of Forests and Range.
Those found in contravention will face a fine and three penalty points against their
driver’s license. The fine, including a 15 per cent victim surcharge, is $148 if paid within
30 days or $173 thereafter. Currently, five provinces and 40 U.S. states have similar
requirements. An existing penalty remains in place for failing to yield to a moving
emergency vehicle.

prepared by

Marlene MORTON (CPL)

Media Relations Officer
North Vancouver RCMP Detachment
147 East 14th Street
North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2N4
604.983.7433 office
604.990.7493 facsimile

marlene.morton@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

[chickz_magnet]

so that is true for those paramedics on strike that park their ambulance on the side of the road?

[Benggolf]

Originally Posted by chickz_magnet

so that is true for those paramedics on strike that park their ambulance on the side of the road?

We can either slow down or stop and ask.
But I say, why bother.....just slow down and be on your way. No need to risk paying a hefty fine and safe for your next mod.

[Guinness]

So all we need to do is slow down and no need to pull over?

[Benggolf]

Originally Posted by Guinness

So all we need to do is slow down and no need to pull over?

Yes, seem that way if you read the bulletin.

[j5ive]

Originally Posted by chickz_magnet

so that is true for those paramedics on strike that park their ambulance on the side of the road?

Originally Posted by Guinness

So all we need to do is slow down and no need to pull over?

please read the press release again:

drivers must slow to 70 km/h on highways where the speed limit is 80 km/h or higher, and to 40 km/h where the limit is below 80 km/h, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle that has its lights flashing.

I already try to move over a lane if I see a working emergency vehicle. Slow down a bit and give them room. It makes sense.

[Guinness]

Originally Posted by j5ive

please read the press release again:
I already try to move over a lane if I see a working emergency vehicle. Slow down a bit and give them room. It makes sense.

Yep, I just want to clarify caus i usually pull over and stop when i see a oncoming emergency vehicle, cept tow trucks =\

[FELIXY69]

so now the speed limit is 40km in north van