Slow Down & Move Over
SLOW DOWN MOVE OVER We all wish we could change one thing at least about our jobs. For some, it may be the hours worked, pay grade or even something as simple as longer lunch breaks. For the Towing & Roadside Assistance Industry, it's having other people slowing down, moving over and respecting the space in which we are working. Ninety-five percent of motorists still do not do this, even though laws have been put in place. Remember, that Roadside Assistance Technician helping that stranded motorist on the side of the highway more than likely has a family or someone to go home to, whether that be a wife, kids or even mom and dad. The law states the following: Slow to 70 km/h on highways posted at 80 km/h and higher and to 40 km/h in all other speed zones. ONLY if it is safe to do so, you must move into the unoccupied adjacent lanes. This means the adjacent lane in the same direction if there are more than one lane, or the oncoming lane if there are not. Remember, if you