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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Nova Scotia removing more interprovincial trade barriers
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston speaks to reporters at the Nova Scotia legislature in Halifax, Feb. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese The Government of Nova Scotia is removing more barriers to facilitate trade, transportation and construction with the rest of the country. New regulations will allow more commercial trucks and passenger vehicles to enter and operate within the province, said a Friday news release. Premier Tim Houston said Nova Scotia wants free trade nationwide. 'If a vehicle can operate in another province or territory, it should be able to operate in Nova Scotia. We are removing needless and burdensome barriers,' said Houston. 'This is another example of how we are taking a Team Canada approach to creating a more prosperous future.' The province will introduce legislative changes to the new Traffic Safety Act in the fall that will allow for permanent changes, said the release. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles will still be able to add special conditions on some vehicles for safety and to protect infrastructure. This could include limiting some road or bridge access and age restrictions. Most vehicles that were restricted in Nova Scotia were commercial trucks and low-speed vehicles, said the release. Nova Scotia also announced plans to amend the building code to accommodate factory-built, modular homes that satisfy national standards without requiring them to meet provincial standards. Manufacturers redesign building models for each province's standards, increasing time and costs. 'Both of these moves are to address unique and urgent challenges brought on by the trade war and housing crisis,' said Premier Houston. 'It is about fairness for workers, opportunity for businesses and respect for Canadians' right to move, work and trade freely across their own country, and it's about getting people into safe and affordable housing, faster.' Proposed building code amendments include: enhance productivity and accelerate the development of new modular housing allow modular construction contractors operate under one national standard, rather than individual provincial codes position Nova Scotia as national leaders in housing innovation and reduction of interprovincial trade barriers position Nova Scotia as an easy export destination for modular housing and invite reciprocal recognition for Nova Scotian manufacturers from other provinces and territories The proposed building code changes only apply to factory-built construction, said the release. The Motor Vehicle Act changes take effect Tuesday. They will be evaluated to inform regulatory updates. A mandatory 45-day public notice period for building code changes will be observed. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Rachakonda traffic police crush modified motorcycle silencers
The Rachakonda Police have launched a campaign against illegal motorcycle silencer modifications to tackle noise pollution. The special drive has resulted in 2,325 cases being booked and 1,297 illegally modified silencers confiscated. The seized items were publicly destroyed at Uppal Bhagayath in the presence of senior traffic and law and order officials. The move is in line with the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and the Mission LiFE Campaign, both aiming to counter the growing menace of urban pollution and promote sustainable practices. Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu said that the racket around modified silencers not only breaches traffic norms but also aggravates noise and air pollution, posing a serious risk to public health. 'These modifications are more than just a fashion statement for thrill-seeking bikers,' the officer said, adding that they are a threat to every pedestrian and commuter caught off-guard by the roar of an unregulated engine or the blast of a pressure horn. The Commissioner cited multiple studies linking long-term exposure to traffic noise with cardiovascular diseases, particularly among adults and the elderly. Excessive noise is also known to cause respiratory issues, high blood pressure, sleep disturbances, memory problems, and psychological stress. Under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, bikers caught using modified silencers or pressure horns that exceed 80 decibels face penalties of up to ₹10,000 and imprisonment of up to six months. Workshops and dealers have also been put on notice, with those found fitting illegal silencers may face similar legal action. Citizens are encouraged to report violators and cooperate with the campaign for cleaner air and safer roads.
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
New text message scam claiming to be PennDOT puts drivers on alert, "Do not click on any of it."
Another day, another scam to be worried about, and once again, it's coming in by text message, claiming to be from PennDOT. The "warning" from the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles is dire: pay by today or else. "All of those texts are not from PennDOT, and they are a scam," said PennDOT's Aimee Inama. She said, despite the text message claiming that you have an outstanding ticket, and if you don't pay the balance, your vehicle registration will be suspended, your driver's license will be suspended for a month, and even more, know that PennDOT doesn't send texts about traffic violations or fines. Screenshot of the PennDOT text message scam KDKA So, if you get the text, drive happily on your way, and ignore the threat that you will be prosecuted. "Do not click on any of the links and just report it as spam," Inama said. "Just delete it, get rid of it, and just know that it didn't come from PennDOT." The text even claims that your credit score will be affected. While it sounds very intimidating and authentic, there is one tell above all to be on the lookout for showing that it's a scam. The message not only claims to be from PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, but also the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles. There is no such department in Pennsylvania. The closest thing is the PennDOT Division of Drivers and Vehicle Services. If you've received this message, you can report it to PennDOT on their website right here.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Vehicle involvement key for relief under no-fault basis: Karnataka High Court
Karnataka high court has ruled that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, compensation is payable solely based on vehicle involvement in the accident, and not on proof of negligence. The judgment came in favour of two brothers who lost both parents in a road accident 13 years ago. "Once the vehicle is involved, the insurance firm is bound to pay compensation," Justice Lalitha Kanneganti noted, directing Tata AIG General Insurance Company to pay ₹5 lakh each to H Girish and H Yatish. The accident occurred on April 1, 2012 near NH-4, Dodderi village, Nelamangala, around 6.15pm. The victims, Gayathri and her husband Huchcha Hanumaiah, were travelling in a Scorpio when it collided with a Maruti Alto car. Both sustained fatal injuries. The two sons approached the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bengaluru, seeking ₹15 lakh each in compensation, stating they had lost the family's breadwinners. Their father was a police constable and their mother contributed to household income through tailoring. However, on July 11, 2013, the tribunal rejected their claim, holding that the brothers were financially independent — one working as an assistant professor and the other as a technician with a TV channel — and that there was no evidence of rash driving by the Alto driver. It thus deemed the application as not maintainable. The high court, on appeal, observed that the tribunal had erred by applying the standard of negligence, which is relevant only under Section 166 of the Act. Justice Kanneganti clarified that Section 163A operates on a no-fault basis. Relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in the New India Assurance Co Ltd versus Urmila Halder case, the high court allowed the appeal and ordered the insurance company to disburse ₹10 lakh in total compensation to the appellants.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Vehicle involvement key for relief under no-fault basis: Karnataka High Court
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has ruled that under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, compensation is payable solely based on vehicle involvement in the accident, and not on proof of negligence. The judgment came in favour of two brothers who lost both parents in a road accident 13 years ago. "Once the vehicle is involved, the insurance firm is bound to pay compensation," Justice Lalitha Kanneganti noted, directing Tata AIG General Insurance Company to pay Rs 5 lakh each to H Girish and H Yatish. The accident occurred on April 1, 2012 near NH-4, Dodderi village, Nelamangala, around 6.15pm. The victims, Gayathri and her husband Huchcha Hanumaiah, were travelling in a Scorpio when it collided with a Maruti Alto car. Both sustained fatal injuries. The two sons approached the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bengaluru, seeking Rs 15 lakh each in compensation, stating they had lost the family's breadwinners. Their father was a police constable and their mother contributed to household income through tailoring. However, on July 11, 2013, the tribunal rejected their claim, holding that the brothers were financially independent — one working as an assistant professor and the other as a technician with a TV channel — and that there was no evidence of rash driving by the Alto driver. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo It thus deemed the application as not maintainable. The high court, on appeal, observed that the tribunal had erred by applying the standard of negligence, which is relevant only under Section 166 of the Act. Justice Kanneganti clarified that Section 163A operates on a no-fault basis. Relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in the New India Assurance Co Ltd versus Urmila Halder case, the high court allowed the appeal and ordered the insurance company to disburse Rs 10 lakh in total compensation to the appellants. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
