(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Haldimand County detachment would like to remind drivers that “Passing on the Right†maybe illegal.
When travelling on a two lane road, and the vehicle ahead of you is about to make a left turn, that it is illegal for you to travel off the paved roadway onto the gravel shoulder and pass on the right.
This is a dangerous manoeuvre and can result in a collision.
It is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to Pass on the Right. The penalty is a $110 fine and 3 demerit points. It could be higher you are involved in a collision.
So please take to time to yield to traffic ahead.
However keep in mind:
– If following a tow-plow the unit will move from left to right of the truck pulling it when deploying operations.
– Drivers should follow a tow-plow at a distance and should not try to pass
– Drivers should not try to pass any snow plow
– Plowing and sanding is only part of staying safe on the roads during the winter.
Motorists also have an important role to play by staying alert, slowing down and staying in control – the three key elements to safe winter driving.
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