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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Northern politician to table bill to prevent motorists from passing on double yellow highway lines
Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin plans to table a bill that make it illegal for motorists to pass on double yellow lines. Northern politician to table bill to prevent motorists from passing on double yellow highway lines A northern Ontario MPP plans to table a new bill that would make it illegal for motorists to pass each other on double solid yellow highway lines. Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin of the NDP is bringing attention to a highway safety concern. He told CTV News he once had no idea it was legal to pass on double yellow highway lines. 'In Ontario, the province of Ontario, the solid lines in the middle are a suggestion and yes when a situation happens officers can charge you but not with that; they charge you with careless driving,' said Bourgouin. He said after seeing videos online of people passing dangerously on double lines and meeting with truck drivers and police officers, he has decided to table a bill at Queen's Park. He's calling it 'Chad's Law' after one of his constituents who was seriously hurt in a collision on Highway 11, near Kapuskasing. 'On this bill, I'm saying they could be charged $400 and lose up to a minimum of four (demerit) points,' Bourgouin said. 'It'll give more power to OPP.' The MPP said a similar exists in other provinces such as Quebec. Chad Belanger doesn't remember much of the head-on collision he survived in January 2022, but he thinks the bill is a good idea. 'Well to be honest I'm happy about it,' said Belanger. 'Anything that could possibly save a life – it's a good thing to me,' he said. Bourgouin plans to table 'Chad's Law' on Nov. 21.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
CMV inspection blitz results in over 100 charges for safety violations: OPP
The Collingwood and The Blue Mountains provincial police officers conduct safety inspections in Thornbury, Ont., on Wed., May 28, 2025. A safety inspection blitz held in Thornbury resulted in 15 commercial motor vehicles (CMV) removed from the roads and more than 100 charges laid. Provincial police officers were assisted by the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Finance during the one-day compliance-focused operation in The Blue Mountains on Tuesday. Police say officers inspected 42 CMVs, resulting in 107 charges for safety violations, including improper licensing, equipment violations, and load security issues. Additionally, five sets of licence plates were seized due to what police call 'significant safety concerns.' "These initiatives are critical to reducing preventable collisions and keeping our highways safe for all users," Detachment Commander Insp. Loris Licharson stated. OPP concluded by adding the mandatory alcohol screening achieved 100 per cent compliance during the inspection blitz.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Program gives Ohioans a second chance and keeps roads clean
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When driving on the highway, you may see a few pieces of trash. You also might see groups of people outside collecting it, keeping the roads safe and clean. 'It gives me responsibility,' team lead driver for Interstate Business Solutions Michael Dunn said. 'Now I'm a responsible man.' Interstate Business Solutions (IBS) contracts with the Ohio Department of Transportation to collect litter from highways. While cleaning the roadways, IBS also gives Ohioans who need one a second chance. Dunn, who said he has been in trouble previously, said working at IBS has put him on a good path. 'They helped me in life, I'm trouble-free. I work every day,' he said. 'It keeps me out of trouble. And once I'm done, I'm home, I'm in the bed at a certain time.' Data Desk: Ohio has one of the lowest average urban driving speeds in country IBS alone collected 122,290 bags of trash from January 2024 to mid-March 2025. That equates to nearly 2 million pounds, IBS supervisor Garey McCartney said. 'We take pride in being able to clean it up, make it safer, make it look nicer,' McCartney said. McCartney has been a supervisor with IBS for nearly two years. He said the job means a lot to some of the team members. 'It gives them an opportunity to invest back in the community because most guys work in the market where they're from,' he said. IBS has seven markets across Ohio where they work to keep certain stretches of the roads clean. 'That is tires, bottles, anything that's trash related, we take care of it,' Dunn said. Tires and bottles only scratch the surface; Dunn said they find IDs, credit cards, pairs of skis, gardening tools and so much more. McCartney said one story sticks out to him, when the team thought they saw one or two tires. Discover Ohio's three best staycation spots for summer trips 'And low and behold there were 31 tires in that one spot,' he said. 'So, that's a lot. And that's just one little activity in the day. So, we don't understand a lot of the times how much is really out there.' Dunn said he hopes to see the program keep growing. 'My advice to anyone that's been in trouble, they ought to try it out. I mean its just trash, we just pick up trash,' Dunn said. 'If you keep that pace, and keep moving, you'll be alright.' McCartney said he likes to tell people to imagine if no one was out there cleaning things up, just how much garbage there would be on the side of the road. What IBS does is only the beginning. ODOT has several other contractors who, according to a spokesperson, collected 644,139 bags in 2024, including IBS' efforts. ODOT said they spent about $10 million every year to keep roads clean. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Free Malaysia Today
12-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
4WD driver in PLUS crash remanded, cops seek more witnesses
A viral video showed a four-wheel drive hitting the motorcycle as it tried to overtake it on the left lane of the highway. PETALING JAYA : The driver of a four-wheel-drive which sideswiped a motorcycle on the PLUS Highway on May 10 has been remanded for another day. Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Zamzuri Isa said the driver will be released from police custody tomorrow, while their investigation paper will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor at about 8.30am. However, he said police are still looking for more witnesses to assist in the investigation. Zamzuri said the pillion rider is being treated in intensive care. A viral video showed the four-wheel-drive vehicle – a Nissan Navara – hitting the motorcycle as it tried to overtake it on the left lane of the highway, throwing the 53-year-old motorcyclist and his 49-year-old wife onto the road. The motorcyclist sustained a fractured collarbone and injuries to his ankle, while his wife suffered more serious injuries, including bleeding from the head, a fractured ankle and a broken right rib. The driver, 32, had fled the scene before he filed a police report more than four hours later. He told police he left for fear he would be confronted by other road users.
