Terrence Wojtkiw was issued a violation ticket for three Motor Vehicle Act offences while riding a TAG 500 electric scooter equipped with pedals. He had modified this motor assisted cycle (MAC) so that it no longer qualified for exemptions under the Motor Vehicle Act. He disputed the ticket.
A message in the DriveSmartBC inbox observes that there is such an incredible shortage of common sense about the practicalities of driving, as well as so many people who seem unable to think clearly any more. You cannot get people to drive better just by saying "drive better".
Joseph Munden and Ephrahim Barnett used to be neighbours, did not care for each other and were not on good terms. This case results from Mr. Munden using his vehicle as a weapon and intentionally colliding with Mr. Barnett who was riding his bicycle.
Thinking back over my years of doing mechanical inspections at the roadside, one of the most common deficiencies in older vehicles was a parking brake that was either seriously out of adjustment or didn't function at all.
Sharing the road with aggressive or unsafe drivers can be both upsetting and dangerous. One common hazard is being involved in an unsafe pass, whether it's on a two-lane highway, during heavy traffic, or in poor weather conditions. Staying calm and making smart, defensive choices in these situations can help you stay safe and avoid being part of a crash.
Question: Is it illegal to fail to replace an airbag in a rebuilt car? My car has dual front airbags, and after a major collision they did not deploy.
What do you have to tell the police during a traffic stop? Occasionally I would stop a driver who had committed a traffic violation that would roll down their driver's window half an inch, poke their driver's licence out and roll the window back up to await service of a ticket.
There is a lot more to RV towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure that the rear lights work. Before you get started, the three major concerns to understand include having the right driver's licence, knowing if your brakes are sufficient to get you stopped and how much the entire combination weighs.
Question: Would you write an article on painted traffic islands? As I pass an island with my left turn signal on, someone behind me will often drive across the island, attempting to pass me and turn at the same intersection. I have seen professional drivers do this as well.
Having enough following distance behind your vehicle is just as important as having a safe following distance in front of it. Many drivers are guilty of changing lanes too soon and not applying the the Two Second Rule to the distance behind them. Why force the driver behind you into being a tailgater?