Winter Driving Safety

• Cost of living in Canada may mean winter tires are put on ice. Here’s why

  The study notes 85 per cent believe winter tires are an important investment despite that rising cost of living meaning it may put some at odds with whether to invest or not.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2023
  
• During winter, drive according to conditions: B.C. Highway Patrol

  “The Coquihalla has extreme changes in weather and, with its high mountain passes, it’s always important to have the right equipment and be prepared for a worst-case scenario.”

  Traffic

  Nov 9, 2022
  
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• Winnipeg police warn motorists to drive safely, offer winter tips

  Some of it may seem obvious, but Winnipeg police are reminding drivers of the very basics of winter commuting, in an effort to make sure everyone gets where they're going, safely.

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2021
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• Peterborough County OPP reminding motorists to keep windshields clear

  Peterborough County OPP say a driver was ticketed on Thursday after their vehicle's windshield was only partially cleared on the driver and passenger sides.

  Traffic

  Jan 30, 2020
• Winter driving 101: How to survive Metro Vancouver’s ‘snowmageddon’

  Uh-oh, Metro Vancouver, it snowed. Here's some tips for those of us with without a lot of experience behind the wheel in snowy conditions.

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2020
• Quebec’s unique winter tire law has begun, but does the rule make roads safer?

  Drivers in Quebec without the proper tires between Dec. 1 and March 15, inclusively, are liable to be fined up to $300.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2019
• Huntsville OPP offer winter driving tips

  Police say drivers should allot extra time travelling to and from destinations and slow down when driving.

  Traffic

  Nov 13, 2019
• Peterborough residents urged to drive carefully after first major snowfall of the season

  The OPP is reminding drivers to use winter tires, keep washer fluid topped up, make sure car windows are clear of any snow — and slow down.

  Weather

  Nov 9, 2018
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• Quebec’s winter tire deadline looms

  Dec. 15 is the deadline for Quebecers to have winter tires installed on all cars registered in Quebec

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2017