What motorists need to know about

New laws for safely passing emergency vehicles, tow trucks and construction zones

Effective October 31, 2005, new legislation makes it safer for police officers, firefighters, ambulance workers, tow truck operators and construction workers on Alberta’s roads.

• Motorists must slow to 60 km/h, or less if the posted speed is lower, when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks stopped with their lights flashing. Fines for speeding in these areas will be doubled.
• In construction zones, motorists must observe the posted speed. When workers are present, fines for speeding in these areas will be doubled.

For more information on this legislation visit www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca.

Billboards

New Laws for Safely Passing Construction Workers Ad [ printable PDF ]
New Laws for Safely Passing Emergency Vehicles Ad [ printable PDF ]
New Laws for Safely Passing Tow Trucks Ad [ printable PDF ]