送交者: lala 于 March 04, 2008 10:18:08:
Hi Friends,
>
> Someone I know sent me this:
>
> I just had an experience which I hope you will not share.
>
> I was driving on the 417 West at Panmure at broad daylight at 2 p.m.,
> when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over a third
> vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the second
> cruiser pulled out and pulled me over.
>
> Approaching on the passenger side, the officer asked if I knew why I
> had been pulled over. I honestly expressed that I had no idea.
>
> He informed me that Ontario law now states that when approaching any
> emergency vehicle, on the roadside, with lights flashing, you must enter
> the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, taking three demerits and
> issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . . $490! (Yes, I\\'m choking as I type
> that.)
>
> I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was cautious. My
> message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down hard on this
> because of three injured officers in the last ten days.
>
> I did not realize this was the law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed
> children. Or, evidently, not the 47 drivers (I counted) who broke the same
> law as I sat waiting to receive my ticket!