Move over violation leads to impaired charges in Lakeshore

OPP cruiser. (CTV News Barrie)

Moving over for first responders isn’t just polite — it’s the law. Now, one Lakeshore resident is facing charges after allegedly breaking it.

Just before 3 p.m. Thursday, and OPP officer was assisting a tow truck operator at a collision on Highway 401 within the Municipality of Lakeshore.

According to police, a vehicle passed by the cruiser, which had its emergency lights activated, and the tow truck without moving into another lane.

The driver, a 42-year-old from Windsor was arrested and charged with operation while impaired, dangerous operation, and fail to move into another lane for emergency vehicle or tow truck.

Their driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for one week.

They have a court appearance scheduled in February to answer to the charges.