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CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
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.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Moment angry driver gets in road rage row with rival motorist while armed with golf club
It's almost certainly the wrong type of 'driver' for the middle of the road. But a bizarre road rage row has been filmed in west London that saw a motorist seemingly fish a golf club from the back of his car before getting into a row with another road user. The man, driving a grey Skoda Kodiaq, could be seen remonstrating with the driver of a black hatchback. As he rests the club on his shoulder, one of the men says: 'If you come near me I'm going to hit you.' Both cars can be seen sitting stationary in the middle of Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon during the incident, reportedly filmed on Saturday May 31. It took place immediately outside Hillingdon Primary School. The boot of the Skoda is wide open as the pair heard arguing over who started the fight as one yells: 'You approached me.' In the video, filmed from the opposite side of the dual carriageway, the men can be seen squaring up to one another over an unspecified disagreement on the roads. 'Go f*** yourself,' said the driver of the black car, as he challenged the other motorist on his decision to approach him with a golf club. As the club-toting driver begins to walk away, he shouts: 'Big man with a stick in your hand - big man aren't you?' The other driver raises his voice as he yells: 'Yeah, I am. I'm f****** bigger than you when I've got this. I know that.' During the bizarre encounter, shocked motorists can be heard beeping their horns and yelling at the pair. It ends as the golfer, in a grey shirt, light shorts and white trainers, walks towards the back of his car, the golf club slung over his shoulder. The video was shared on X, where it has been seen 22,000 times.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dirt bike rider, 27, critically hurt after being struck by car in Kahaluu
A 27-year-old man was critically injured Friday night after the dirt bike he was riding was hit by a car in Kahaluu, authorities said. At about 10 :37 p.m., the man was traveling south on Kamehameha Highway when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old man, who was traveling north on the highway and trying to make a left turn onto Wailehua Road, according to the Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division. Police said the victim was ejected onto the roadway. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said paramedics treated the dirt bike rider and took him to a hospital in critical condition. Police said the victim was not wearing a helmet and that the motorist remained at the scene and was not injured. Neither speed, alcohol, nor drugs appear to be a contributing factor in the crash, according to HPD. See more : 21 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
You can't park there, mate! Facebook page tries to humiliate driver for parking his £160K Lamborghini in a disabled spot... but motorist has the ultimate clapback
A man accused of parking his luxury supercar in a disabled parking bay has defended himself with the ultimate 'clapback'. A Facebook page that regularly shares local news and updates in the Torquay area of Devon posted an image of a grey Lamborghini wonkily parked in what appeared to be a Blue Badge designated spot. In the background people could be seen walking around the car park, meanwhile various other cars were parked in allotted bays. Accompanying the photo was a caption that accused the motorist of 'depriving a disabled person of a space' with many adding to the backlash, including one person who claimed the driver didn't have the 'right to take other people's spaces'. 'Have Lamborghini so will park however and wherever I like, even if that means depriving a disabled person of a space' read the full caption. 'Just cause you own a car like that doesn't give you the right to take other people's spaces' exclaimed one person. 'We all pay for parking, whoever it is thinks he's above everyone else' they added. However a multitude of users empathised with the motorist, and pointed out that 'not all disabilities are visible'. 'Disabled people can drive lambos too' stated another. Elsewhere one user debated whether the parking bay could be used by families and said 'they [the motorist] might have their child with them'. Well an updated post certainly proved the 'haters' wrong as it showed an unknown man with a visible disability laying across the floor in front of the luxury sportscar. Tagged with the words 'a picture for all my fans', the image revealed the local to be a double amputee who had both his legs below the knee replaced with prosthetic limbs. In one hand the man displayed a document resembling a Blue Badge - the ultimate 'clapback' to the first post which suggested he wasn't within his rights to park there. A Blue Badge is a parking permit that lets disabled drivers and passengers park in designated disabled spaces. One commenter said the picture was the 'top five of all time'. 'I love this pic'. They wrote. 'I did ask if there was a blue badge. Almost didn't post but I'm kind of glad I did because this is a cracking pic, got to be top 5 of all time'. 'Absolute hero' commented another. 'Keep enjoying your car and winding up the self appointed parking police. People really do need to get a life'. Relating to the situation, one woman wrote: 'Love it. The amount of looks I get when I get out of my Sportage is unbelievable, with my blue badge... But I've gone past caring, especially now I've had a triple heart bypass'. 'You sir are a hero! People are too quick to judge these days' said another. Someone else wrote: 'Absolutely brilliant. Good on you for clapping back'. One person joked: 'Clearly just had his leg taken off just to get easy parking'. 'This made the news, and proven all the haters wrong, legendary' chimed another person. Meanwhile many users claimed they would use bays allocated for Blue Badge display holders whether they had a disability or not. While a multitude of users empathised with the motorist, others initially added to the backlash, including one person who claimed the driver didn't have the 'right to take other people's spaces' Blue Badge parking permits disabled drivers and passengers to park in designated disabled spaces. You automatically qualify for a blue badge if you are blind, receive a war pensioner's mobility supplement or the higher rate of the mobility component of the disability living allowance. All other applications are considered by local authorities on a case-by-case basis. One such reason that you have to qualify is if you have a permanent and severe disability which means you cannot walk or can only walk with severe difficulty. Generally children under the age of two are not eligible for a blue badge, as they are expected to use a pushchair at that age. But children over two may qualify for a blue badge if they have severe mobility problems. Certain children under the age of three may be eligible if they have a disability due to a medical condition and need to travel with bulky equipment, or be close to a vehicle for emergency medical treatment. Family members are allowed to use the blue badge as long as they are present with the disabled relative; using it without them present can result in a criminal conviction and a fine of more than £1,000. The laws for Blue Badge holders recently changed to include those with more hidden disabilities or disorders such as dementia, autism, stress, mental health disorders and anxiety.
CBS News
25-05-2025
- CBS News
Woman dead after fleeing driver crashes into 2 vehicles in Warren, police say
A 71-year-old woman is dead and a motorist is in custody after a pursuit in Warren, Michigan, Saturday night. According to the Warren Police Department, two officers in a patrol car saw a motorist driving a Chrysler 300 recklessly in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and Miller Drive around 9:33 p.m. The driver fled when the officers tried to stop them, resulting in the chase. The pursuit ended at the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avneue when the Chrysler driver hit two vehicles, one of which was driven by the woman. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died, police say. The Chrysler driver was taken into custody by officers after attempting to run from the crash scene. The people in the other vehicle hit were not seriously injured, police say, though the exact number of people in that vehicle is unknown. Police say the intersection was expected to be closed for several hours while officers investigated the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
