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CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Vehicle clocked travelling 120km/h in 60 zone in Oro-Medonte: OPP
Police pulled over a vehicle after allegedly clocking it speeding double the posted limit in Oro-Medonte, resulting in a serious charge for the 32-year-old driver. According to police, an officer on patrol nabbed the vehicle travelling 120 kilometres per hour in a posted 60 zone along Line 7. Speeds of 40 kilometres or above on a road with a posted limit of 80 or less is considered stunt driving in Ontario, which carries an immediate 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment at the owner's expense. "The driver also faces a future court date," OPP added. If convicted of stunt driving, motorists can face six demerit points, and the potential for significant increases in insurance premiums or even policy cancellation. A first offense can also result in a one to three year licence suspension, if convicted. Motorists convicted of stunt driving, street racing, or careless driving are required to complete a mandatory driver improvement course.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Massive road rule change that could cost drivers $1,684 in one state: what you need to know
South Australians will be charged a hefty fine if they fail to slow down while passing a roadside assistance van. Drivers have been limited to 25 km/h when passing stationary emergency services and school buses, but a new law from the state government has extended the rule. The law, changed on Monday, now includes breakdown service patrols, tow trucks and other road service vehicles that have stopped with their amber lights flashing. People ignoring the limit could be fined $202 and two demerit points if going less than 10km/h over the limit. This jumps up to $1,684 and seven demerit points if they are caught driving more than 30km/h above the limit. The law has also been extended to cover when drivers pass bollards or cones set up around a vehicle by a breakdown services worker. 'This is a new era of safety for frontline workers and the hundreds of stranded drivers who need their help every day,' Royal Automobile Association of South Australia senior manager safety and infrastructure Charles Mountain said. 'This new measure will help keep our patrols, members and the vulnerable community members we assist safe.' RAA has recorded 23 reportable safety incidents or near misses between 2019 and February 2025 involving vehicles failing to slow down near breakdowns This included eight incidents where patrol vehicles were struck, and five where traffic cones were hit or dragged down the road. The change to South Australia's law brings the state in line with similar rules in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and Western Australia. SA drivers already have to travel at 25 km/h when the speed is displayed on a sign and when driving through an emergency service speed zone. The limit also applies while driving in school zones when children are present or passing a school bus that has stopped to set down or pick up children.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
West Mercia Police use HGV tractor unit to spot risky drivers
Traffic police officers have been driving a plain white HGV tractor unit on key routes to spot drivers using mobile phones or breaking seatbelt Mercia Police borrowed the vehicle from National Highways because it gave them "an elevated position allowing officers to film risky, unlawful behaviour".In a week-long operation, 64 offences were spotted on the M54, M50, M5 and M42 motorways. They included not using seatbelts, using a mobile phone, speeding, and not being in full control of a Darren Godsall said it was concerning there were still motorists who were "willing to risk their own and others' safety". Too many injured He said there was no excuse for drivers not to know what the law states or the penalties they can and crime commissioner John Campion said too many people were being killed or seriously injured on roads, adding that it had a "devastating effect" on families and said that was why road safety was a key part of the West Mercia Safer Communities Plan. In a separate development on Tuesday, West Mercia Police also announced the appointment of a new deputy chief constable, Damian assistant chief constable at West Midlands Police, Mr Barratt started his police career with the West Mercia force in Barratt said he was proud to be returning as a deputy chief constable, adding: "This force has always held a special place in my career, and I'm looking forward to once again serving the communities across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
