#AskNadiaCondotta Summer is traditionally the time when families throughout Ontario take to the highways for holiday and vacation getaways. An increase in traffic brings with it an increase in accidents. More people are killed on the nation’s highways in the summer than at other times of the year. There are some precautions you can take to keep yourself and others travelling with you safe this summer. Make certain your vehicle is safe and ready for the trip Worn wiper blades can make it difficult to see during late afternoon summer thunderstorms. Take you vehicle to your local automotive center to have ...
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#AskMichaelBlois If a police officer stops you for driving while talking on your cellphone without using a hands-free device can cost up to $1,000 in fines if you fight it in court and lose. In fact, the cost of that ticket could be far greater than the fine you must pay under the demerit points system in Ontario. Accumulating too many demerit points could lead to the suspension of your driver’s licence. What are the Things to Consider While Fighting Careless Driving Charges? Click us for Consultation What are demerit points, and how do you get them? Certain driving offences result in ...
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#AskRobertGabor Plans to double the number of Toronto intersections where red-light cameras are in operation from the current 77 locations were announced by city officials as part efforts to improve road safety. The cameras resulted in more than 36,000 motorists being charged last year with violations. A question that always arises when red-light cameras are mentioned is the effect they actually have on road safety and accident prevention. How red-light cameras work According to Transport Canada, 40 percent of all fatalities at intersections are the result of drivers either failing to yield the right of way or disobeying traffic control devices. One method provincial ...
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#AskSandraZisckind Although they are frequently associated with children, bicycles are no longer a child’s toy. The number of adults using bicycles to get to and from work or as a way to improve their health through the exercise they get from cycling has grown to the point where accidents involving motorists and bicycle riders occur at an alarming frequency. For example, during the third quarter of last year, 541 bicycle riders were hit by motor vehicles in Toronto. The development of bike lanes is one method urban planners have created to provide some degree of separation between motorists and bicycle riders. There are ...
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#AskIsaacZisckind According to the most recently completed National Household Survey, almost 202,000 people said they used a bicycle to commute to work. Weather conditions and the distance individuals must travel to get to their jobs makes bicycle travel more popular within the downtown area of cities more popular than in outlining areas. The introduction of designated bicycle lanes as a way to improve safety on Toronto streets and roadways has created questions about the rules for riders and motorists particularly when it comes to yielding the right of way. Bikeway overview and the introduction of cycle tracks There are a number of different ...
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