Distracted Driving: More Than Just Texting
Distracted driving is the leading cause of traffic-related deaths in Ontario. In response to this disturbing statistic, Ontario enacted new “distracted driving” legislation in October, 2009. This...
View ArticleTips for Driving Undistracted
Distracted driving has been receiving a lot of attention lately and most people are aware of how dangerous it can be. Despite this, many people cannot resist the urge to pick up their phones while...
View ArticleEveryday Driving Dangers and How To Avoid Them
When it comes to driving, there are many seemingly minor matters that can lead to tragic accidents if they are not taken care of. Some of these include: – Driving with a cracked windshield. This...
View ArticlePokemon GO: How To Safely Catch Them All
If you are not playing Pokemon GO, someone you know already is. Since being launched last Wednesday, the free iOS and Android-based app has already become more popular than the dating site Tinder. It...
View ArticleDistracted Driving – Other Distractions
Distracted driving is the leading cause of collisions in Ontario. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, 2015 marked the third consecutive year that distracted driving exceeded all other...
View ArticleHandheld Devices – Common Questions Asked By Drivers
Can I text while I’m at a stop sign or a red light? Ontario’s distracted driving laws prohibit drivers from using handheld communication and electronic entertainment devices while driving and from...
View ArticleDistracted Driving in Ontario
We live in a world of unprecedented modern technology and gadgets. In the appropriate setting, they greatly enrich our lives. In others, they are dangerous distractions. We have all seen it. You pull...
View ArticleTougher Distracted Driving Laws Effective January 1, 2019
Motorists who are caught talking on a cell phone, texting, dialing, and emailing using a handheld device will soon be subjected to much tougher laws as outlined in the Province of Ontario’s Bill 174...
View ArticleDistracted Driving Will Cost You
In Ontario, deaths from distracted driving have doubled since 2000. The government has responded to this dangerous practice by enacting a law, effective January 1, 2019, that significantly increases...
View ArticleStay Safe: Don’t Answer That Text
Driving is something most of us do every day, but that doesn’t mean we can multitask on the road. While it feels automatic, operating a vehicle safely requires constant and complete attention: a...
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