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4 days ago
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Inflatable canoe tied across front windshield blocks driver's view
Caledon OPP have charged a driver with No Clear View To Front after a traffic unit member stopped this motorist for having an inflatable canoe tied onto their windshield. (OPP) A driver in Caledon is facing charges after officers discovered an inflatable canoe tied across the front windshield of their vehicle. According to the Caledon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the traffic stop occurred when an officer with the Traffic Unit noticed the car being driven with its view significantly obstructed. The inflatable canoe was strapped in such a way that it appeared to impair the driver's ability to see through their front windshield. The driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with No Clear View to Front. Police took to social media to share the incident, warning motorists to properly secure loads and ensure their view is not blocked. 'Don't have your fun times deflated by getting a ticket,' the OPP posted, reminding drivers to travel safely. The Town of Caledon and police services continue to emphasize road safety as the summer season begins.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
G1 driver facing charges after complaint about aggressive driving on Hwy. 417: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a G1 driver on Hwy. 417 Monday morning after receiving a complaint about an aggressive driver on the highway. (OPP/X) A G1 driver is facing charges for driving while prohibited after being spotted driving aggressively on Highway 417, according to police. Ontario Provincial Police say police received a complaint Monday morning about an aggressive driver on the highway in Ottawa. 'Upon locating the vehicle, officers discovered the driver only had a G1 licence,' OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on X. 'The driver was also a suspended driver under the Criminal Code and required an ignition interlock.' Police have impounded the vehicle 45 days. Fathi says the driver is facing criminal charges for driving while prohibited under the Criminal Code, and 'multiple G1 driver violations charges.' Under the Highway Traffic Act, G1 licence drivers are not allowed to drive on 400-series highways or high-seed expressways.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Think you know when to stop and when to go at pedestrian crossings? Most drivers get this wrong
If you're behind the wheel you're responsible to know the rules of the road: stay within the speed limit, buckle up, maintain a safe distance... but do you know what to do at pedestrian crossings? So what are the rules? The short answer is, pedestrians have the right-of-way. When approaching a pedestrian crossing regulated by a traffic light, motorists are legally required to yield to allow people to cross. In pedestrian crossings controlled by traffic lights, a green light does not give drivers the right-of-way over anyone already walking across. If a pedestrian has a walk signal and is in the crosswalk, motorists must stop and allow them to finish crossing before proceeding — even if the light has turned green for motorists to advance. Turning left? Here's what to do Motorists turning left at a signalized intersection must yield not only to oncoming traffic, but also to pedestrians crossing the road they intend to turn onto. That means if someone is walking across the street while the driver is waiting to turn left, the driver must wait until the pedestrian has safely reached the other side. Once a pedestrian has fully crossed the path of a left-turning driver at a traffic light-controlled intersection, the driver can proceed with the turn, assuming it is safe to do so. Failing to yield to pedestrians can result in fines and demerit points under Ontario's Highway Traffic Act. In many cases, drivers could be charged with careless driving, a more serious offence that carries heavier penalties. According to the Ministry of Transportation, the fine for failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk, school crossing or crossover is typically $365 and three demerit points. If the infraction results in bodily harm, the consequences can be significantly more severe. Pedestrian safety It's also the pedestrian's responsibility to be cautious. Safety experts recommend pedestrians to make eye contact with drivers and ensure vehicles are stopping before stepping into the road — even when they have the signal to walk. Pedestrians are also responsible to cross only at marked crosswalks or crossovers, and to wait until traffic has fully stopped before entering the road. The same rules apply for cyclists. Cyclists are also required to stop and yield the entire width of the roadway for pedestrians to make it across, according to the ministry. 'Only when pedestrians and school crossing guards have crossed and are safely on the sidewalk can drivers and cyclists proceed.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Clarenville RCMP investigating 3-vehicle crash involving bus with students on board
Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that involved a chartered bus carrying high school students on Friday afternoon. In a news release on Monday, the RCMP said the bus was hit by a small car turning left at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Manitoba Drive in Clarenville. The car also struck an SUV with an adult and two children inside before coming to a stop. Everyone involved was taken to the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville for minor injuries. Students and teachers from Pasadena Academy were aboard the bus on their way back from a school trip, police say, and they stayed at Clarenville High School until boarding at a nearby hotel overnight. The RCMP said charges under the Highway Traffic Act are possible and the investigation continues. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Clarenville RCMP investigating 3-vehicle crash involving bus with students on board
Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that involved a chartered bus carrying high school students on Friday afternoon. In a news release on Monday, the RCMP said the bus was hit by a small car turning left at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Manitoba Drive in Clarenville. The car also struck an SUV with an adult and two children inside before coming to a stop. Everyone involved was taken to the Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville for minor injuries. Students and teachers from Pasadena Academy were aboard the bus on their way back from a school trip, police say, and they stayed at Clarenville High School until boarding at a nearby hotel overnight. The RCMP said charges under the Highway Traffic Act are possible and the investigation continues. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
