‘Move over’ law protects tow truck drivers
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This article was published 18/07/2011 (5401 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Starting today, if you see a tow truck working on a multi-lane road, you must change lanes, reduce your speed, and proceed only if it’s safe to do so. Otherwise, you could face a fine of almost $300.
It’s been dubbed the “move over” law, to protect tow trucks from being smashed into by oncoming traffic. CAA Manitoba first lobbied the government for the creation of such a law in 2009.
“When motorists are zooming by, it’s easy for them to forget that tow truck drivers run the risk of being injured on the job,” said Tom Mark, Vice President of Automotive Services for CAA Manitoba. “They deserve safe room to do their work – and this new law gives our drivers peace of mind that their workspace is protected under the law.”
“Whether it’s a driver being grazed by a speeding flatbed truck or being clipped by a side-view mirror while on a routine tire change on a busy city street, we hear the stories on a daily basis,” Mark said.