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The South African
2 days ago
- The South African
Motorist complains M3 hidden speed camera illegal - and CoCT agrees!
The City of Cape Town has launched an independent investigation after a motorist reported a hidden speed enforcement camera on the M3 southbound, between Wynberg Hill and the Constantia turn-off, allegedly in violation of the city's own speed enforcement policy. A listener, identified as Peter, reported spotting the camera setup and submitted photographic evidence to the City. According to Peter and the City's traffic enforcement guidelines, such a camera – if camouflaged beyond reasonable concealment – does not comply with regulations. Responding to the complaint, Traffic Services spokesperson Kevin Jacobs acknowledged that the setup '100% falls short' of Cape Town's standard for mobile speed enforcement. 'Our policy states that while a degree of concealment is allowed for the safety of the operator, it should never be excessive or imaginative,' Jacobs said during an interview. He confirmed that the images captured by the improperly positioned camera would not be processed, and a broader investigation – including consequence management – is already underway. 'We've decided not to process any of those pictures. We're having a broader investigation into the issue, and it's an independent process. What must be, must be. Let's wait for the outcome,' Jacobs added. The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny over mobile speed traps in the city, with residents calling for greater transparency and fairness in enforcement practices. The City has reiterated its commitment to accountability and stated that all enforcement actions must align with legal standards and public safety principles. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Slow down, move over for emergency vehicles: police, fire, EMS
Edmonton's first responders are reminding drivers to move over when they see emergency vehicles on the road. While Edmonton has exceeded its yearly fatal collision average with four and a half months left of 2025, emergency services are asking drivers to take it slow when passing ambulances, fire trucks and police cruisers. 'We've had a summer of close calls,' said Insp. Brad Mandrusiak with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Traffic Services Branch. 'So now more than ever, it's important to remind everyone how to properly respond to emergency vehicles travelling to a call as well as those parked roadside with their emergency lights engaged.' At a press conference on Thursday, Mandrusiak said responders are often working within inches of active traffic on busy roadways throughout the city. 'We've had officers clipped, tow operators nearly struck, and countless close calls that never make the news,' said Mandrusiak, adding that EPS cruisers have been hit by civilian vehicles 42 times so far this year. EPSCRASH An Edmonton police cruiser is seen after a vehicle rear-ended it on Dec. 20, 2024. (Supplied) 'There are many factors at play here, but we can say that speeding, driving and general lack of attention behind the wheel are often contributing factors.' Mandrusiak said an officer was sent to hospital last week after getting hit by a civilian vehicle while parked in a marked cruiser with emergency lights flashing. 'Given the speed and type of vehicle involved, we're very fortunate that one of our officers wasn't seriously injured or killed,' said the inspector. EPSCRASH A crumpled vehicle that rear-ended a Edmonton police cruiser is seen on Dec. 20, 2024. (Supplied) Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) experienced a similar incident on Anthony Henday Drive where crews were responding to a crash when a vehicle hit a ladder truck at 100 kilometres an hour. No one was injured. Acting deputy chief Jamie Amiel said when EFRS asked the driver what happened, they said they didn't see the fire truck. 'I find this hard to believe. It's a 50-foot truck, it's bright red, it's got flashing lights, there's broad daylight,' said Amiel at the news conference. Kaylee Pfeifer, a paramedic and acting public education officer with Alberta Health Services said these close calls are often preventable. 'We need you to look, pay attention while driving, looking and watching for emergency lights and listening for our sirens,' said Pfeifer. 'By being aware, you will give yourself more time to make a calm, smooth decision.' EPS, EFRS, EMS and AMA are hoping drivers can remember three steps when they see an emergency vehicle on the road: Look Always be aware of other roadway users, looking in all directions including behind you to see where an emergency vehicle is approaching from. Move Signal your intentions and move to the right to make room for the emergency vehicle to pass. Stop Stop – not in an intersection – and make sure all emergency vehicles have passed. Signal to merge back into traffic when it is safe to do so. 'These small, but confident actions can help us help others as quickly as possible,' said Amiel. Alberta's Traffic Safety Act requires drivers to slow down to 60 kilometres per hour or less on the highway when passing an emergency services vehicle or tow truck. Police are advising Edmontonians to be extra cautious on inner-city high-speed roads like the Henday, Yellowhead Trail, Whitemud Drive and the QE II. While the province largely ditched photo radar last year, Mandrusiak said it's too early to tell if the policy change has had an impact on the number of crashes. 'But I can say that speeding in general is up to a concerning level,' he said.
Toronto Sun
07-08-2025
- Toronto Sun
Man shot in Entertainment District dies in hospital
Charges against two men arrested for the shooting are expected to be upgraded to murder after the 36-year-old's death Jeshua Buchoon, 36, of Toronto, was shot in the Entertainment District and died in hospital four days later on Aug. 6, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police A 36-year-old man shot in the Entertainment District last weekend is now the city's latest murder victim after he died in hospital. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police say officers responded to a call for the sound of gunshots in the area of John St. and Adelaide St. W. just after 10:30 p.m. last Saturday and found a man who had been shot. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and police say he died in hospital on Wednesday. Jeshua Gabriel Buchoon, of Toronto, has been identified as the city's 24th murder victim of the year. Two suspects were arrested nearby at the time of the shooting and a firearm was recovered, police say. Upon further investigation, police say it was determined that the victim was also inadvertently struck by an uninvolved vehicle that was attempting to flee the scene of the shooting. That incident is being investigated by Traffic Services and no charges have been laid in relation to that vehicle. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Mitch Rambali, 26, of Mississauga, was initially charged with aggravated assault, discharge firearm with intent to wound, endanger life or prevent arrest, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized and possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm. Steve Ganesh, 22, of Toronto, was initially charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order and failure to comply with release order. RECOMMENDED VIDEO However, police say the c harges against the two men are 'expected to be upgraded.' Anyone with information regarding this murder is urged to call the Homicide unit at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Toronto Maple Leafs World Ontario Celebrity Ontario
Global News
09-07-2025
- Global News
Manitoba RCMP raise alarm about ‘super-speeders' on local highways
Drivers are getting faster and speeding on Manitoba's highways is getting worse, RCMP say. Traffic Services Sgt. Mark Hume told 680 CJOB's The Start that there's been a big uptick in speeders over the past few years, dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic. 'We don't 100 per cent know why — we're guessing because there was less people on the highway at the time, maybe they thought there was less police — but speeds significantly spiked during the pandemic and they've never really come down,' Hume said. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Every day or two we're catching super-speeders, so to speak… 10 years ago it was maybe once a week, versus once every day or two.' Hume said they're catching drivers travelling at speeds up to 200 km/h, and there's also been a spike in impaired drivers travelling at those extreme speeds in recent years. Story continues below advertisement Hume says if you see a dangerous driver, call police and take note of the licence plate if safe to do so. 'If possible, pull over and let them go by, but I get it if they're too close,' he said. 'Definitely don't stop if the offender stops as well — we don't want anyone getting into a confrontation at the side of the road.' The plea for drivers to stay within the speed limit comes on the heels of a report last week that fatal crashes on Manitoba roads are on the rise after a slow start — with 32 people killed this year, compared with only 23 at this time in 2024.
Toronto Sun
21-06-2025
- Toronto Sun
Man, 24, killed in motorcycle crash in south Etobicoke
The Yamaha rear-ended a pickup truck on the Gardiner Expressway near Islington Ave. Police lights. A motorcyclist was killed when he rear-ended a pickup truck on a busy highway in south Etobicoke Friday evening. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police say the deadly crash unfolded on the Gardiner Expressway around 7:40 p.m. 'A 24-year-old male was operating a grey Yamaha motorcycle on the eastbound lanes of the Gardiner Expressway at Islington Ave.,' Det.-Const. Hussain Kothari, of Traffic Services, said in a statement released Saturday. Kothari explained the motorcycle struck the rear of a blue Ford F150 pickup truck driven by a 52-year-old woman, which was also travelling eastbound. 'The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene,' Kothari said, adding the woman driving the pickup, who remained at the scene, was uninjured. Read More The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident to contact investigators. Anyone with information regarding the city's 20th traffic fatality of the year is urged to call Traffic Services at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Columnists Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA
