Happy New Year!!
Well we made it through another holiday season and most of us are back to the old routine. But, since it is a new year, I thought I would start it off with a new year’s resolution.
Over the Christmas break I had a situation arise where I was in need of roadside […]
Last week we had our 680 Traffic Department Christmas lunch. I thought it would be fun to have a draw for some prizes. So out I went, on a limited budget, to pick up some fun things that were all car related. And I was able to find what I thought were really useful things.
There […]
Last week we took look at the R.I.D.E. program and some facts around drinking and driving. This week as promised, we are going to outline some of the consequences in this province of being caught behind the wheel with more than the legal limit of .08 BAC.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Ontario leads […]
Last week the police launched their Festive R.I.D.E. program, designed to alert motorists to the sobering fact that drinking and driving is not only dangerous and socially unacceptable but it is also highly illegal. The Toronto Police do run the R.I.D.E. program year-round, but they always increase the R.I.D.E. presence this time of year.
As I’m […]
As a driver this time of year, there is something that really scares me. It has nothing to do with winter driving conditions. This time of year I am very afraid of other drivers.
Let me explain.
Holiday shopping is now in full swing. Even though the malls don’t seem to be as busy this year, the […]
By the looks of things, winter is here. I know, I know…winter doesn’t OFFICIALLY arrive until December 21. But if you, like me, were driving around last weekend after dark in the cold rain and the wet snow as the winds howled all around you, I am sure you would agree…to heck with the calendar, […]
As I’m sure you’ve heard, last month the Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, will force drivers to use hands-free, voice-activated equipment when making calls on their cell phones. This bill would also place a ban on text messaging and e-mailing while driving. Using hand-held GPSs would also be included in this ban. Huge […]
Today I feel vindicated in my stance on snow tires thanks to both Quebec, and some snowy weather we experienced earlier this month.
You see, my rule every year has always been to have my snow tires on by Halloween. And every year I get razzed by some of the guys. They think it’s funny that […]
Halloween falls on a Friday this year and that alone is enough to send shivers down my spine. Those roving groups of trick or treaters will likely be out later than usual since there is no school the next day. So parents and drivers need to be extra vigilant in order to make sure the […]
A few weeks ago I heard a news story here at 680News about a mother who was being charged by police with disobeying a “Don’t Walk” sign. She was pushing her child in a stoller and alledgedly crossed the street against the walk signal. The stroller was struck by a vehicle, but fortunately her baby […]
