New rules at pedestrian crossovers and school crossings in Ontario

"A new law in Ontario which came into effect Jan. 1, 2016 indicates drivers must remain stopped at a pedestrian crossovers or school crossings until the person crossing the street and the school crossing guard are off the roadway."

Read whole article, here: http://globalnews.ca/news/2431309/new-rules-at-pedestrian-crossovers-and-school-crossings-in-ontario/

A number of Ontario cities are beginning to install new crossovers this month.

Ontario motorcycle deaths near seven-year-high!

Media have widely reported on this year's motorcycle accident statistics, debunking some of the more common myths. 

Read more about it. Drive carefully and watch your speed: stay safe!

 

"This year is on track to reach a seven-year high in motorcycle fatalities:  There were 29 deaths in collisions involving motorcycles last year and 26 the year before." Ottawa Citizen, 24.08.2014

Stephen Petrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS

"OPP figures dispel common motorcycling myths. For example, collisions occur between noon and 6 p.m. and road conditions in almost all of them have been dry and clear." The Toronto Star, 25.08.2014

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Sunny Days Require Careful Driving

It would seem summer is finally upon us, the weather is nice and the sun stays out much longer.  When enjoying extended daylight hours we often don’t stop to think about how the sun can affect us while driving. 

AAA has some helpful tips to ensure that drivers are prepared for the sun in order to minimize risks when driving, including:

• Invest in polarized sunglasses;

• Utilize your sun visor;

• Leave more following room; and

• Keep your windshield clean.

http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/dangers-of-driving-into-sun/

Enjoy the sunshine and drive safely!

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Your first salting and sanding case: What do you need to know?

Read a new article from the April issue of Litigator, written by Kyle T.H. Smith, Partner at Strype Barristers LLP, Toronto's Top Personal Injury, Serious Accident and Medical Malpractice Law Firm.