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CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Driver's Jeep towed away after being clocked speeding nearly 50km/h over limit: OPP
A provincial police officer patrolling in Loretto over the weekend reportedly nabbed a motorist exceeding the speed limit by nearly 50 kilometres per hour, resulting in an automatic stunt driving charge. Nottawasaga OPP says the officer stopped the Jeep on Northbound County Road 50 on Sunday after clocking it speeding 106 km/h in the posted 60 km/h zone. The offence cost the 58-year-old driver his licence for 30 days and his vehicle, which was towed to an impound yard for 14 days. Any motorist caught speeding 40 km/h or more above the speed limit in an area posted less than 80 km/h receives a stunt driving charge, which can result in six demerit points and fines up to $10,000, if convicted. "Let's all do our part to keep our roads safe—slow down and drive responsibly," the OPP stated.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Gardaí hunt Donegal youths who set up roadside hoax by covering fake body in ketchup
Gardaí in Co Donegal are seeking three young men after plastic bags stuffed with ketchup and made to look like a person were placed and struck by a passing car. The incident, which happened in the village of Milford on Sunday night last, left a terrified motorist thinking they had hit a real person. Advertisement The shocking incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday on the R245 at The Pans, Cranford at around 12:30am. The motorist jumped out of their car and made a shocking discovery. After getting out of the car, the driver found that dark clothing had been stuffed with bags and covered in ketchup. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were left shaken following the bizarre incident. Advertisement Damage was also caused to the car as a result of the collision. A Garda spokesperson said 'We are following a definite line of enquiry in relation to this incident and we are anxious to speak with anyone who may have travelled in that area and who may have observed a white car with three young males on board parked up nearby. 'This car is believed to have been in the area around the time of the collision and then immediately left in the direction of Carrigart. "Anyone who may have travelled along that route with a dash-cam between midnight and 1am on that date is urged to make the footage available to gardaí. Advertisement 'If anyone travelled within the Carrigart area between 12.30am and 1.30am with a dash-cam, we ask them to get in touch with us also,' Garda Doherty added. 'We are very anxious to progress this investigation and we appeal to the males in question to make contact with gardaí in Milford on 074 9153060. "As already stated, we are following a definite line of enquiry and all available CCTV is being sought and examined. Those involved in this very serious matter are advised to make contact with investigating gardaí."
CBS News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Western Wisconsin crash closes down part of Interstate 94 in Dunn County; 1 injured
A crash involving two commercial vehicles in western Wisconsin Monday morning has closed down part of Interstate 94. The Wisconsin State Patrol says a commercial vehicle motorist was driving slowly on the shoulder of eastbound I-94 in Dunn County, near Menomonie, around 11 a.m. when it was struck from behind by another commercial vehicle. One of the vehicles then caught fire. A passenger in one of the vehicles reported minor injuries, though it's unknown how many people were in each vehicle. Both vehicles were seriously damaged, according to the state patrol. As of 2 p.m., all lanes on eastbound I-94 in the area of the crash are closed, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and motorists are being rerouted.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Moment equestrian admonishes motorist with her riding crop for going 'too fast' past her horse - but opinion is split if she is REALLY in the right
Footage of an equestrian telling off a motorist for going 'too fast' as he drove past her horse has divided people online. A clip, posted on Instagram by horse rider Laura Robson, showed a blue Skoda Fabia drive past her and a friend on another horse in front. The first horse gets spooked by the vehicle which appeared to be less than a metre away as it went past with a child in the backseat. Worried about her own horse reacting badly as well, Laura held out her crop to stop the driver in his tracks and shouted: 'F****ing hell! Wait, wait, wait! It's a green lane, please go slower.' One of the people in the car yelled something back as the riders began to trot on, but Laura put her foot down and again told them to drive slower. She uploaded the video, which has racked up over 3,500 comments in just one day, with a caption that read: 'Dangerous drivers frustrate me! This road was clearly signposted as a quiet lane. 'They should have stopped in the wider passing place ahead to let us pass safely. Instead, they mounted the curb and spooked the horses.' Official Highway Code guidelines for passing horse riders states: 'Be particularly careful of horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles especially when approaching, overtaking, passing or moving away. Always pass wide and slowly. 'When you see a horse on a road, you should slow down to a maximum of 10 mph. Be patient, do not sound your horn or rev your engine. When safe to do so, pass wide and slow, allowing at least 2 metres of space.' It adds: 'Look out for horse riders' and horse drivers' signals and heed a request to slow down or stop. Take great care and treat all horses as a potential hazard; they can be unpredictable, despite the efforts of their rider/driver. 'Remember there are three brains at work when you pass a horse; the rider's, the driver's and the horse's. Do not forget horses are flight animals and can move incredibly quickly if startled.' However, viewers had their own opinions regarding who was in the right and who was in the wrong and took to the comments to voice them. One wrote: 'With respect, that car was going about as slow as it could without stalling. 'If you are not comfortable sharing the road with other traffic, or worried that you can't control your horse, maybe grass lanes would be better for you?' But Laura came straight in with a response, writing: 'How about the car stop? There wasn't enough space for him to safely pass so he should have stopped the car. Or better yet, wait in the wider part of the road he'd just passed. 'At what point was I not in control other than when his car scarped on the curb and spooked my horse, which was roughly one second?' Another commented: 'They're going perfectly slow, take your horse on a f****ing field, not many cars there.' 'Car was slower than a sloth. What you screaming at?', a third wrote. Many came to Laura's defence, with one reinforcing her point about it being a green lane. 'It's a green lane people! It's purpose is recreational use! So especially made for walking, biking and horseback riding. 'The ladies with the horses had every right to be there. So the car was wrong and had to wait and make room for the horses.' Another wrote: 'He wasn't going slow enough at all as there was not enough distance between him and the horse. 'In that situation the car should have stopped, let the horses pass, and then continue. Two mins inconvenience and safety for the horse... but a big ask is it!'
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Man killed after car crashes onto train tracks
A motorist in his 70s died after his car crashed onto railway tracks in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. North Yorkshire Police responded to reports at 3:19 PM on Friday, locating a silver VW Golf on the line near Stray Rein. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle left York Place and went down a railway embankment. Superintendent Andy Nunns extended condolences to the man's family and thanked the public for their patience. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area to come forward urgently on 101 and quote reference 12250132761. Motorist dies after car crashes on to railway track
