Blitz
42% of commercial vehicles targeted during safety blitz pulled off the road: London police
Of the 19 vehicles inspected, police say eight were pulled off the road and out of service during a recent commercial vehicle safety blitz. Continue reading
Toronto police launch ‘zero-tolerance’ March Break pedestrian safety blitz
Beginning on Monday, officers will be hitting the streets looking for speeding motorists, distracted and impaired drivers and/or motorists driving aggressively. Continue reading
Over 400 charges laid during Hamilton police traffic blitz
During the traffic blitz, from Feb. 16 to 18, police say a total of 427 speeding tickets and four distracted-driving tickets were issued. Continue reading
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Peterborough Police crack down on distracted drivers in February
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Driving while holding a communication device carries a $615 fine, three demerit points and an automatic three-day licence suspension, upon conviction. Continue reading
CAA Sask. conducts first school zone safety assessment in Regina
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
While students have been back in school for about three weeks now, on Wednesday morning CAA in partnership with Regina police and Regina Public Schools, conducted a safety blitz to see how many drivers aren’t following the rules. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: NFL player’s dog allegedly kidnapped for ransom
Dallas Cowboys receiver Lucky Whitehead posted a rather disturbing message on his Instagram account on Sunday night. Continue reading
Sask. police blitz targeting drivers speeding past emergency vehicles
A police blitz in Saskatchewan is targeting drivers who go faster than 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles with lights activated. Continue reading
Toronto police launch week-long distracted driving blitz
Toronto police will be on the lookout for distracted drivers all week with the “That Text or Call Could End It All” safety campaign running until Sunday, Feb. 21. Continue reading
OPP deploys unmarked cars for weekend blitz on distracted drivers
Provincial police say 10 unmarked vehicles will be deployed to spot distracted drivers on Ontario’s roads, starting this Labour Day long weekend. Continue reading