Most drivers will slow down and pull over when they see red or blue emergency lights, but many don91裸聊视频檛 when they see yellow flashing lights.

That was the reason for a Slow Down, Move Over Awareness Campaign conducted by the Kelowna RCMP and British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) on Highway 97 near Ellison Lake on April 29.

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Welroy noted that while red and blue lights get people91裸聊视频檚 attention and respect, not all drivers are paying attention to yellow flashing lights. Something else many drivers may not be aware of is the 70/40 rule.

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Kelowna RCMP, BCAA conducting 91裸聊视频渟low down, move over campaign91裸聊视频� on Hwy 97

91裸聊视频� Gary Barnes (@GaryBarnes109)

Safety is also a major concern, according to Welroy.

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Dozens of drivers were pulled over during the campaign but were not handed tickets or fines: instead, they received a warning letter explaining the law.

The letter states 91裸聊视频渋f this were a real ticket, you would be charged a $173 fine and three demerit points.91裸聊视频�

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