The Great Debate: Are Cyclists Required to Ride Single File?
When it comes to cyclist/car interactions, few topics are more polarizing than the debate over whether cyclists, riding as a group, are required to ride single file. Many cyclists feel […]
Dangerous Doors: Your Legal Responsibility to Safely Exit a Motor Vehicle
Did you know that you have a legal responsibility to ensure it is safe prior to exiting a motor vehicle? Section 165 of the Highway Traffic Act states that no
“I Bent My Fender… What Do I Do Now?”
Even the best drivers can become involved in a car accident. Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act creates a duty to report to police any accident that results in personal injury, property
“Rover Loves A Car Ride, But Is It Safe?”
There is nothing wrong with a lap dog, unless the dog is sitting in the lap of someone driving a motor vehicle. Having an unrestrained animal in your car while
Yellow Light and Left Hand Turn Accidents – Who’s At Fault?
In the legal industry, we often see cases where both drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident believed they had the right of way. These accidents could likely have been
The Serious Consequences Of Driving With An Expired License
Put simply, it is illegal to drive with an expired license. If you are caught driving with an expired license, you will be charged with an offence in contravention of
Seatbelts and the Law
The statistics are clear. Vehicle occupants who fail to wear a seatbelt are much more likely to injure themselves in the event of a crash than those who do. Ensuring
Leaving the scene of an accident
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a scary and unnerving experience. Nevertheless, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident you must remain at the scene.
Bicycle Safety
Bicycling is a fun and popular activity which many of us enjoy recreationally, for sport, and for commuting. It leaves virtually no carbon footprint. To encourage cycling, towns and cities
Sharing the Road
A bicycle is a vehicle under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). This means that a bicyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as anyone else using a road. It also means that motorists share the same responsibilities towards bicycle riders as they do to other motorists.