NS RCMP create music video spotlighting ‘Move Over’ law
Posted Apr 20, 2016 12:46:57 PM.
Last Updated Apr 20, 2016 12:50:03 PM.
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DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Move over Drake, no really, get over, …into the other lane.
Nova Scotia RCMP have debuted a music video, “Cop Light Bling,” a parody of Canadian rapper Drake’s hit “Hot Line Bling” in an effort to help promote awareness of Nova Scotia’s “Move Over law.”
Below are just some of the lyrics that appear in the video:
…Ever since May 2010, you…
Can be fined if you don’t move,
To the lane farthest from red and blue,
If it’s safe for you to do…
RCMP released the video number Wednesday with a goal to highlight Nova Scotia’s An Act to Increase Safety for First Responders and Others, legislation.
After coming into effect on May 1, 2010, the law makes it an offence to drive faster than 60 km/h or the posted speed limit (whichever is the lesser of the two) when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing.
Motorists also must change to the lane farthest from the stopped emergency vehicle, if that lane is free and it is safe to do so.
Failure to abide by the law can result in fines ranging from $352.50 for the first offence to $2,442.50 for multiple offences.
Although the “Move Over” law has been in place for nearly six years, RCMP says motorists continue to speed past first responders who work at the roadside, often putting officers, paramedics, firefighters and other emergency responders in dangerous situations which could result in serious injuries or worse.
“We’re always evolving in how we connect with our communities, and this music video is another unique way of getting our message to citizens,” said Cst. Jennifer Clarke, who appears in the video. “We also want drivers to know that when they slow down and move over while passing a stopped emergency vehicle, they’re doing their part in keeping first responders safe.”
The video can be viewed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9IYyIrGcv0
Nova Scotia RCMP say they will continue to share information about “Move Over” legislation on social media throughout the month of April.
You can also follow the RCMP campaign on Twitter (@RCMPNS) and Facebook, and through the hashtags #SlowDown and #MoveOver.
