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When your car gets winched don't get pinched

Q: I was involved in a minor accident recently and well before the police arrived, I was suddenly surrounded by a fleet of tow trucks offering me deals and special offers if I agreed to let them tow...

Mythical traffic law causes unnecessary backlogs and driver frustration

Last week, I was driving along the collector lanes of Hwy. 401 during the evening rush hour and traffic was moving along quite well given the usual volume at that time of the day. All of a sudden a...

Don't mix drinking and driving with your holiday cheer

November has come to an end and the holiday season is officially upon us.

That signals the start of the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program by police services across the GTA...

Take it from me: snow tires work

Q: I have recently heard that snow tires are now mandatory in Quebec. I am planning to visit Montreal in the next few weeks. Do I need to buy snow tires to drive legally in Quebec?

A: The province...

Only a police officer has right to stop traffic during funeral procession

Q: I am hoping you can help me with a question regarding funeral home responsibility when an accident occurs. My daughter was the at-fault driver when a man in a suit stepped out onto the roadway from...

Unnecessary noise sees drivers receive a $115 fine

Q: I live in a fairly quiet residential neighbourhood and from time to time, usually late at night, the quiet is broken by some car with an overly loud muffler or squealing tires as they speed away...

Reminder to be aware of students heading back to class

Well it's that time of the year again when we bid farewell to the days of summer and prepare for the colourful season of autumn and with it, the return to school of many of our young folk.

Each...

City of Toronto bylaw infractions don't carry demerit points

Q: I received a traffic ticket for making a prohibited left turn at a small residential intersection where there were no traffic lights. The ticket stated the offence was against the Toronto bylaw...

Driver and owner can be charged if trailer is unsafe

Last week I was driving north on Hwy, 400, right in the mix of the traditional Friday afternoon summertime escape of cottagers, campers and those simply just trying to get home, and I couldn't help...

Tip to decide whether to stop or go at an amber

Q: I have been driving for several years, however, I have always been curious as to the amber traffic signal. When am I allowed to drive through and when must I stop?

A: Throughout my many years...

Police on lookout for bad drivers this week

Now that we have arrived at the much warmer and pleasant days of May, thoughts begin to turn toward cleaning up the yard, opening up the cottage and for some, putting away those 'winter beater' cars...

Annual seatbelt campaign aimed at those who still don't get it

Once again this spring, police officers from around the province will participate in the annual provincial seatbelt campaign that will be launched for a two-week period beginning on April 16.

Written test needed to renew license before your 80th birthday

The issue of senior drivers, that is drivers who have or are about to reach the age of 80 years, pops up from time to time and I receive many questions from both family members and senior drivers...

It's illegal to shovel snow onto roadways

Q: Is it illegal to shovel snow from a private driveway or private property onto the road?

A: The short answer to this question is yes. It is against the law to shovel snow onto a public street...

Owner of fleet vehicle responsible for sticker

Q: I have a fleet vehicle and was told to renew the licence plate sticker on the vehicle I am driving, which I did at the service kiosk. Last year it was just sent to me in the mail without my...

Disobey sign ticket is 'catch all' for any traffic sign error

Q: I recently received a traffic ticket when I made an illegal left turn during rush hour. When I looked at the ticket after the officer drove off, I noticed the offence merely stated Disobey Sign...

Answers to most frequently asked questions

Quite often I am asked questions regarding the various laws pertaining to driver's licences and licence plates, which for some reason people find puzzling. Questions such as, 'When do my licence...

Teen G2 drivers have passenger limits

Q: My son recently passed his test and received his G2 driver's licence and can now drive without a licensed driver in the car.

I have been told by friends that he is limited in the number of...

First-time drinking and driving conviction can cost driver $20,000

Q: I work with a lot of young people who have just recently received or are about to receive their driver's licences. I know the social toll associated with drinking and driving is often demonstrated...

Avoid sudden movements if vehicle travels off paved road

Q: I travel in rural areas a lot and I have heard of drivers loosing control of their cars when they accidentally drive onto the gravel shoulder, which causes the car to roll over. What causes this...