<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate . (March 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A move over law is a law which requires motorists to move over and change lanes to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulances, and in some cases, tow - truck drivers . In the past, Canada and United States have used this term to apply to two different concepts; however, this is beginning to change as Canadian provinces have begun expanding the scope of their move over laws . </P> <P> In Canada, move over laws require motorists, upon noticing an incoming emergency vehicle (coming from any direction) with sirens or flashing lights operating, to move to the farthest right lane / shoulder and stop, until the vehicle has passed the vicinity . This gives emergency vehicles a clear roadway for responding to emergencies, encouraging the fast response of emergency vehicles . </P> <P> The Province of Ontario's Ministry of Transportation and the Province of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure were the first to implement move over laws . Quebec was the last province to implement a move over law, which came into effect on August 5, 2012 . </P>

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