A driver who didn’t stop for an emergency vehicle is facing the charge.
On October 16th just before 9am, Huron County OPP was conducting enforcement as part of Operation Safe Haul on Highway 21 south of Goderich.
While an officer was out his police cruiser with its lights activated saw a vehicle in the oncoming lane pass another vehicle, nearly hitting the officer.
The 40 year old man of Bayfield was charged with Failure to Slow Down and Proceed with Caution for Emergency Vehicle.
The accused was given a $490 fine and 3 demerit points.
OPP are reminding drivers you must either slow down or move over if its safe when there is an approaching or passing emergency vehicle with its lights activated.