Manitoba RCMP campaign to target highway drivers who don’t slow or move over for first responders, tow trucks

Officials urge Manitobans to respect 'Slow Down, Move Over' law

May 13 marked CAA’s National Slow Down, Move Over Day, and officials gathered at the Manitoba Legislature to highlight its importance.

Manitoba RCMP campaign to target highway drivers who don’t slow or move over for first responders, tow trucks

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RCMP campaign targets drivers who don’t slow, move over for first responders, tow trucks stopped on Manitoba highways

Motorists are required to reduce their speed and switch lanes, when the latter is safe to do, to give first responders, including police, paramedics and firefighters, and tow operators as much space as possible.

CAA and OPP urge drivers to obey Ontario’s ‘Slow Down, Move Over Law’ ahead of summer travel surge

socastcmsRssStartFreq 90.5/Oldies 96.7 News staffsocastcmsRssEnd With summer travel ramping up, CAA South Central Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding drivers to follow Ontario’s Slow Down, Move Over law — a critical safety measure designed to protect roadside emergency workers. Today marks National Slow Down, Move Over Day, recognized annually by CAA clubs across Canada on the second Tuesday in May. To raise awareness, CAA a…

/R E P E A T - Media Advisory - CAA & OPP team up on National Slow Down Move Over Day/ - PressReach

THORNHILL, ON, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ – What: CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) and Ontario Provincial Police are teaming up to raise awareness of the National Slow Down Move Over Day (SDMO).The OPP will conduct a ride-along with the media to highlight enforcement efforts. Who: Michael Stewart, Community Relations Consultant, CAA SCOSgt. Kerry Schmidt, Highway Safety Division, OPP When: Tuesday, May 13, 2018 – 6:30 – 9:30 a.m. Where:  ONro…

CAA And OPP Team Up To Remind Drivers To Slow Down And Move Over This Summer

As the busy summer travel season approaches, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are teaming up to remind motorists about the importance of Ontario’s Slow Down, Move Over law, a life-saving rule designed to protect emergency responders and roadside workers. CAA clubs across Canada are marking the second Tuesday in May as National Slow Down, Move Over Day today. OPP and CAA SCO representatives are holding a…