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Chased Down by Police
On Jan. 27, a driver called police in Oshawa requesting assistance after she complained a vehicle was following her on a road just south of the Executive Airport on Rossland…
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Caught Distracted Driving
The Ontario Provincial Police are tackling the growing distracted driving problem with harsher measures that involve no warnings for guilty offenders, just straight fines. “The time for warnings is certainly…
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Car Stuck
The TTC says it will look at installing a gate at its Queens Quay tunnel after a car got stuck in the transit passageway for the second time in a…
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Car Insurance
Are car insurance pink slips finally on the way out? They are if consumers have anything to say about it. Like rotary phones and letters in the mail, the inconvenient…
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Cannabis Testing and Young Drivers
Cannabis use hinders young drivers’ abilities: study Marijuana use inhibits young people from performing certain driving-related tasks for several hours, a new Canadian study has found. The study involved testing…
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What Happens If You Fight a Traffic Ticket and Lose?
Receiving a traffic ticket puts you in the position of navigating fines, penalties, and the complexities of the court system. Fighting the ticket in court can help you avoid some…
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Medical Standards For Ontario Drivers
In Ontario, Canada, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) enforces strict medical standards for driver licening to ensure individuals are fit to drive. Whether renewing your licence or entering the graduated…
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Distracted Driving Laws
The easiest way to avoid penalties for distracted driving is to not use a hand-held device when you’re behind the wheel. Ontario’s distracted driving laws apply to the use of…
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Appeal Traffic Ticket Conviction
If you wish to file an appeal on a Part I, II or III conviction, the following must be done within 30 days of the conviction date. JUSTICEJOLT® licensed paralegals…
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Lamest Excuses
Lamest Excuses Excuses heard by Police Frustrated police have resorted to dressing like panhandlers on street corners to catch offenders. They are using powerful cameras in B.C., conducting education campaigns in…
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