Traffic Ticket for Unnecessary Slow Driving

"132. (1) No motor vehicle shall be driven on a highway at such a slow rate of speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic thereon except when the slow rate of speed is necessary for safe operation having regard to all the circumstances. R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 132 (1)."

What are the consequences of unnecessary slow driving? In case you were pulled over by the police officer charge will hold the following penalties:

• 2 demerit points

• 110 dollar fine

• increase of car insurance rates

Why Unnecessary Slow Driving is Dangerous?

Dangerous driving can be caused not only by speeding, but also by unnecessary slow driving. It delays traffic and leads to accidents. But why people drive that slow? The most common reason is lack of confidence or experience. A confused or uncertain driver prefers to drive slowly to avoid loosing control over the car. Yes, we can understand the reasons. However, unnecessary slow driving messes up the order and a general flow of traffic.

What Can It Cause?

Driving too slowly majorly causes accidents and traffic jams. Well, everything is clear with traffic jams. What about accidents? Imagine such a picture: a fast car approaches a slow one and there is not enough space to change the lane or slow down. What happens? Collision, of course! In the best possible scenario, the fast driver slows down on time to avoid collision. However, all the situation will cause a long chain of cars that should slow down for the same reason. Or, in really bad situation, long chain of bumped cars.

Avoiding Unnecessary Slow Driving

Well, practice makes perfect. It is the only thing to improve your driving skills. With time you'll get more confidence in yourself. With some more practice you will gain necessary experience and feel yourself calm, cool and collected on the road.