Across the province, the speeds at which motorists are permitted to travel on highways change depending on the municipality and area in which they are travelling. These rates of speed are stipulated in the Highway Traffic Act. In a local municipality or built-up area, motorists are not allowed to drive faster than 50 kmh on […]
Some Ontario residents may worry that a car will pull out in front of them while they are passing through an intersection. The question of who is at fault in cases where a car is running a yellow and causes another car to hit them may seem complicated. However, Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act provides some […]
Despite such measures as graduated license programs and zero BAC requirements for young drivers, the leading cause of deaths for teenagers in Ontario and across Canada is car crashes. Younger drivers are the most inexperienced of all drivers, and when that inexperience with driving is combined with alcohol impairment, tragedy can result. The statistics regarding […]
Ontario drivers may think that hands-free texting while driving is less dangerous than hands-on texting, but at least one study has demonstrated that this is not the case. A 2013 study suggested that hands-free texting actually takes more time than hands-on texting and that the driver tends to look away from the road with a […]
On Dec. 27, a street car and a TTC bus crashed in the Danforth area at approximately 10 a.m,. and four individuals were hurt as a result. The event reportedly transpired at the intersection of Main Street and Danforth Avenue. Officials reported that the southbound bus was attempting to make a turn when it collided […]
Ontario Provincial Police reported that, on Dec. 17, a 39-year-old man voluntarily surrendered himself to authorities in connection with a June accident in Whitby that resulted in a fatality. Reportedly, the Highway 401 incident also sent two individuals to the hospital with injuries. Authorities said that the four-vehicle accident transpired in the highway’s westbound lanes, […]
An accident in Ontario along Highway 48 on Dec. 8 left two men injured and one man dead. The three-vehicle collision happened in Georgina near Ravenshoe Road. A pickup truck was headed northbound on the highway when a southbound SUV clipped its snowplow blade. The SUV then swerved into the northbound lane where it slammed […]
Often, people who have been involved in a car may be confused about how they should handle the situation. However, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario outlines a number of steps to complete immediately following an accident. By carefully planning ahead, people can make certain they react in a correct manner and protect their rights. […]
Since 2009, Ontario has had a ban in effect prohibiting drivers from using cellular phones and other hand-held devices while they are driving. The law, which went into effect on October 26, 2009, provides for tickets and fines for people who violate its provisions. Distraction due to cell phone or electronic device use while driving […]
Whether you are a hunter or an appreciator of nature, you no doubt hold deer close to your heart. This is reason enough for most Canada drivers to veer away from deer every time they see them on the roadway. However, there are some important dangers and safety tips that everyone should be aware of […]