BC Highway Patrol urging drivers to slow down and move over for flashing lights
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CHILLIWACK — It’s not uncommon to come upon flashing red and blue lights on the shoulder of Highway 1 through Fraser Valley. It’s also not uncommon to see motorists driving past those situations without slowing down.
In response, the RCMP’s BC Highway Patrol is launching an awareness and enforcement campaign across the Fraser Valley and the province. The month-long initiative is intended to remind motorists of the need to slow down and move over when encountering vehicles stopped alongside the road with flashing lights.
Image: Image of close call for police officer / Supplied by BC Highway PatrolUnder British Columbia law, drivers are mandated to reduce their speed and shift into the far lane when approaching stationary vehicles displaying red, blue, or yellow flashing lights. This safety measure applies to various vehicles, including emergency vehicles, tow trucks, construction, maintenance, and utility vehicles.
