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With the civic holiday long weekend approaching, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind motorists to slow down, give space and drive cautiously if they see emergency vehicles at the side of the road. Ontario's Move Over Law applies to all drivers who are approaching a police car, firetruck or ambulance stopped on the roadside with its lights flashing near their lane of traffic. Drivers are required to slow down and pass with caution, but if the road has multiple lanes, drivers must also move over into another lane, if it can be done safely. OPP warning motorists to drive with caution According to OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey far too many drivers ignore this law, according to a recent OPP press release. "Since 1989, we have lost five OPP officers who were tending to their duties on the side of the road when they were killed by approaching vehicles and many of our emergency partners have also died at the hands of careless drivers in the same situation," said Beechey. Beechey is reminding motorists that because Ontario's Move Over Law was introduced 10 years ago, the grace period during which officers let people off with a warning is no longer in effect. Violations of the law carry a possible $400 to $1,200 fine and three demerit points upon conviction. Failing to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles is not the only bad behaviour the OPP will be on the lookout for this long weekend either. "Over the 2012 Civic holiday long weekend, we lost five people in motor vehicle collisions within OPP jurisdiction and this year our officers will be on alert for people who 3 | Thursday, August 1, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com display aggressive driving habits, those who drive while impaired or distracted and those who are not wearing seatbelts," said Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division. OPP officers will also be highly visible on the water and on trails, laying charges against people who show a disregard for public safety while boating or off-roading this weekend. Bell said six people have died in off-road vehicle incidents so far this year and alcohol was a factor in four of those fatalities. continued from p.1 been exposed to the measles: · Trafalgar Presbyterian Church, 354 Upper Middle Rd., Oakville, July 21, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. · Sunnyside Grill, 450 Appleby Line, Burlington, July 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. · TD Canada Trust, 3471 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville, July 22, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. · Home Depot, 3300 South Service Rd., Oakville, July 23, 9 a.m.-noon, and July 24, 9 a.m.-noon · North Burlington Medical Centre Walk-in Clinic, 1960 Appleby Line, Burlington, July 24, 6:30-9 p.m., and July 26, noon-5 p.m. · Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, July 27, 9 a.m.-noon · Hopedale Presbyterian Church, 156 Third Line, Oakville, July 28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. · Walmart, Appleby Line and Dundas Street, Burlington, July 28, 1-3:30 p.m. Stay at home if you're infectious INJURED? I Can Help! New measles cases are possible in non-immune people who have been exposed to this most recent case as late as Aug. 18. The health department recommends people born in 1970 or later, who are unsure of their measles vaccination status, contact their doctor. Updated information on new cases or exposure sites is at www.halton.ca/measlesupdate. Anyone who thinks they have measles and needs to see a doctor, must call ahead to the doctor's office, walk-in clinic, or emergency department. This will allow staff to have a mask and an isolation room ready. At a doctor's office, the person may be given the last appointment of the day. For information, dial 311 or call the Halton Region Health Department at 905-8256000, toll free 1-866-442-5866 or visit www. halton.ca. YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca inside today's Spotlight Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 24 Health Classified 22 29 Freshco, Food Basics, Metro, M&M Meats, Home Hardware, Real Canadian Superstore, G1 G2 Driving School, Oh! Bombay, Bath Depot, 2001 Audio Video, Scan Decor, The Bay, Michael-Angelo's, No Frills, Sobeys, Fortinos, Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Source, The Brick, Staples, Sears, Centennial Windows, Old Navy, Pharma Plus, Canadian Tire, Pharmasave Drugs, Target, Payless Shoes, Future Shop, Sport Chek, Toys R Us, The Brick, Best Buy, Walmart, Reliance Home Comfort *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law