The Dutch Reach and Learning to Use Your Other Hand for Safety
Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act makes it a punishable offence to open the door of a car on a city street or highway without first making sure that doing so will […]
Automated Speed Cameras Are Almost Here
Last summer, Barrie City Council approved an automated speed enforcement (ASE) program to improve safety in school zones and community safety zones. The speed cameras are almost ready. The City
After a minor auto collision, this could save you from injury and paying compensation
Extensive research has been done on a variety of driving hazards. For decades researchers have been studying driving behaviour on closed tracks and simulators. One of the things that these researchers have
Who to Call When You Encounter an Impaired Driver
At any point while driving, you may notice that another vehicle is being operated in an unsafe manner. The following have been noted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as
Staying Safe on Public Transit
Public transit plays a huge role in getting Canadians where they need to go. Whether you use transit every day to commute to work or to school, or you only use transit every once in a while, it is important that you can get wherever you are headed safely.
The New Pub Crawl: Pedal Pubs and What You Need To Know
Looking for a fun group activity to do this summer? You might want to think twice before you sign up for a “pedal pub”. Pedal pubs are gaining popularity in
Reporting Medically Unfit Drivers
There is no specific age that a person should stop driving. Senior drivers are usually safe and prudent drivers and represent the most experienced drivers on the road. That being
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
City of Barrie to Implement Speed Cameras in School Zones and Community Safety Zones
Note: an updated blog was updated on November 2, 2023. Please click here to read it. On Monday, June 20, 2022, Barrie City Council approved an automated speed enforcement (ASE)
Seatbelts – Are You Wearing Them Properly?
Believe it or not, there are still people that choose not to wear a seatbelt. While the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt are obvious, wearing a seatbelt improperly can