Drivers across the GTA are now looking over their shoulder before reaching for that ringing cellphone thanks to a new law that took effect on Oct. 26. The distracted driving law makes it illegal for drivers to use cellphones and other hand held electronics while operating a motor vehicle on Ontario’s roads, according to the Ministry [...] Continue Reading

Toronto cycling advocates launched a new campaign to focus on the positive interactions between cyclists and motorists. The Toronto Cyclists Union recently launched the “Cyclists Paving the Way” campaign to acknowledge drivers who are thoughtful and courteous towards people on bicycles. The campaign involves handing out a thank-you note to any motorists who watch out for cyclists [...] Continue Reading

Sarah Kirkpatrick found out the hard way the dangers of driving and using a cellphone at the same time. “I was trying to text and this lady in front of me stopped, and I didn’t look up in time,” Kirkpatrick, 23,  said. “I rear-ended her.” For Kirkpatrick, this resulted in a careless driving ticket of $350. But [...] Continue Reading