Insurance companies are always in competition with each other when it comes to offering the best rates. In recent times, insurance companies like Desjardins and The Co-operators have been offering usage based insurance programs to help drivers reduce their insurance premiums. The idea is that the insurance company is in essence, sent data about how […]
Every day in urban centres, you see them… Those people who drive like they got their licence from a bubble-gum machine. You don’t know whether to laugh or cry. It’s stressful, even if the rest of your day isn’t necessarily. The drive to and from anywhere these days is fraught with dangers. People cutting in
Under the Highway Traffic Act, a bicycle is considered a vehicle, and a bicyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as other road users when it comes to obeying traffic laws. Cyclists are subject to fines for failure to comply with the rules of the road.
What you need to know if you ride a bicycle in Ontario – Part 3 Read Post »
When it comes to changing lanes, cyclists should remember that the cars the vehicles in the other lane have the right of way and remember the importance of waiting for an opening before changing lanes, performing shoulder checks and signaling.
What you need to know if you ride a bicycle in Ontario – Part 2 Read Post »
The Ministry advises that cyclists traveling slower than the rest of traffic should stay as close as possible to the right edge of the road. Cyclists are allowed to use the whole lane if staying close to the right edge of the road is unsafe.
What you need to know if you ride a bicycle in Ontario – Part 1 Read Post »
Winter weather is heading towards Windsor with a cold weather alert and Winter Storm Warning for Wednesday and Thursday. Windsor is expected to receive rain, snow and potentially freezing rain. A total of 15 -25 cm of snow is expected to fall in the Windsor region.
Recently, Toronto Police ran a campaign called “The Text That Could End Them All” where they used a hearse to catch distracted drivers. Currently, the OPP are running a campaign that ends on March 14, 2014 targeting distracted drivers.
Distracted Driving Fines Increase As of March 18, 2014 Read Post »
This past Sunday was the implementation of Daylight Savings Time, where we lost an hour of sleep so we can gain an hour of daylight. The issue with adjusting the start and end of daylight is that the body has to adjust as well. “Spring ahead” can cause restlessness at night and sleepiness during the day.
OPP Commissioner, Chris Lewis has been critical of how Ontario drivers have been driving this winter. The OPP commissioner has put out a call for poor behaviour on the road to stop.
Ontario Provincial Police Begging Drivers to Change Driving Behaviours Read Post »
This winter has not been kind to drivers or roadways. With subzero temperatures, it has particularly difficult to keep the roads safe and clear from snow and ice. The deep chill is giving drivers and those responsible for maintaining road safety a difficult time.
How does the Ministry of Transportation handle Winter? Read Post »
