New Move Over Law for Quebec motorists

2008 07 14 - 5904 - Saint-Lambert - Autoroute Jean LesageQuebec motorists will have to comply with a new law or face $200 to $300 fines.

The new Move Over Law orders drivers to leave a lane for emergency vehicles, creating the safest distance possible form the stopped vehicle.

The law is aimed to prevent the injuries and deaths of people hit by oncoming vehicles.

According to CTV news, the law already exists in other provinces and states.

The Move Over Law will come into effect August 5.