April is being dedicated by police agencies province-wide to the “Slow Down, Move Over” campaign.

Throughout the month, motorists are being reminded to use the “70/40 rule” whenever they see vehicles with flashing amber, red, or blue lights.

When the normal speed limit is 80 km/h or higher, drivers must slow down to 70 km/h or less.

When the normal speed limit is below 80 km/h, drivers must slow down to 40 km/h or less.

Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol says “Slow Down, Move Over” is not just being polite, it’s the law, noting the BC Motor Vehicle Act requires drivers to slow down and move into the furthest lane of traffic away from stopped vehicles that have activated flashing red, blue, or amber lights.”

The law applies to construction vehicles, tow trucks, utility and maintenance vehicles, along with police, fire and ambulance.

Disobeying the law comes with a $173 fine.

For more information, visit BC RCMP.