Category: Traffic Laws

Application of demerit points: The number of points added depends on the nature of the offense. For example: 7 demerit points result from a conviction of: failing to stay at the scene of a collision failing to stop when requested by a police officer 6 demerit points result from a conviction of: careless driving street… Continue reading Learn about demerit points

Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Traffic Laws​ In Canada, crossing from one province or territory to another is a very simple procedure, normally marked by a roadway sign but with no other indication that the traveller is moving from one jurisdiction to another. Yet drivers might be surprised to find themselves being fined in one place… Continue reading Traffic Laws in Canada

Street Racing in Canada This spring, much of Canada went into a lockdown for the coronavirus in a move to reduce infections and save lives. Ironically, the reduction in everyday activities has brought about a new hazard as street racing and stunt driving has risen to new and dangerous levels. Street racing, sometimes called stunt… Continue reading Street Racing in Canada

Impaired Driving Learning to drive for the first time can be exciting, and the graduated licensing program helps people practice the skills they need to be safe drivers. Each stage is a step towards becoming an experienced and cooperative driver who works together with other road users to get everyone to their destinations quickly and… Continue reading Impaired Driving

The Graduated Licensing Program in Ontario Teenagers dream of getting their drivers’ license and imagine the freedom it will bring when they can drive themselves and their friends out to events or just to meet somewhere for talking together and having fun. In Ontario, that might be a longer process than they may anticipate, as… Continue reading Graduated Licensing Program In Ontario

How To Get A Driver’s License In Ontario Getting a driver’s license can be an exciting achievement for many people, whether they are teenagers just learning to drive or perhaps an older person; it could be someone who never managed to get a license or had one but let it lapse. The process of obtaining… Continue reading Getting A Driver’s License

Demerits Point System In Ontario In most areas of life, receiving points is a sign of good work, but not with the demerit point system of Ontario. Instead of showing that a person has done well in an exam or has been successful in a game, the demerit point system indicates problems with the person’s… Continue reading Demerit Points System In Ontario

Rationale For Traffic Laws And Regulations And How They Contribute To Road Safety Driving is complicated, even without the pressure of having to remember the rules of the road. New and experienced drivers might be tempted to ignore some of these rules to make their trips faster and easier, but this is a mistake. Traffic… Continue reading Importance Of Traffic Laws And Regulations

Importance Of Traffic Control Devices The rationale of traffic control devices (signs, signals, road markings) and how they contribute to road safety Almost everything you do has some form of control to try to keep it working properly. When you were young, your parents taught you skills that you would need later in life, from… Continue reading Importance Of Traffic Control Devices