Demerit point rules expanded to cover 'work-related vehicles' when passing stopped emergency or tow-truck situations

Three upcoming changes to Ontario's demerit point table will take effect together in 2027. First, two existing demerit point offences related to failing to slow down or move over for stopped vehicles will be expanded…

Fine schedule to use broader term 'specified vehicle' instead of 'emergency vehicle or tow truck' for certain roadside-passing offences

Three future amendments to the offence fine schedule are now flagged in the regulation text. Two items in Schedule 43 that currently describe offences related to passing an 'emergency vehicle or tow truck' will be upd…

New definition of 'work-related vehicle' added for roadside-safety passing rules

A new section is being added to this regulation that defines 'work-related vehicle' for the purposes of the Highway Traffic Act's slow-down/move-over rules. The definition covers motor vehicles commonly used for roads…