Car versus Pedestrian Collisions

The pedestrian does not always have the right of way.

last updated Sunday, November 13, 2011

Criminal Negligence and Dangerous Operation of Vessels

Whether on water or land, the long arm of the law watches and acts against those that operate their vessel dangerously.

last updated Sunday, November 13, 2011

Driving Too Slow

Just as with speeding, driving too slow can be a hazard to others and thus, is a traffic offence.

last updated Friday, November 11, 2011

Hit and Run or Failure to Stop at Scene of an Accident

Hard to imagine a more cowardly act than a hit and run with a vehicle (or, dressed in the cryptic words of the statute, "failure to stop at scene of accident"), especially under circumstances where other persons may be hurt, be they cyclists, pedestrians or passengers. Canada's Parliament agrees and has prohibited this type of conduct in the nation's Criminal Code.

last updated Friday, November 11, 2011

Impaired Driving and Breathalyzer Law

The too-frequent crime of impaired driving and related breathalyzer law, are frequent refrains at the local courthouse as the drunks, the dead and the injured are sorted.

last updated Monday, October 31, 2011

Motor Vehicle Accidents: The Law

What to do when a motor vehicle accident occurs: legal rights and responsibilities.

last updated Friday, November 11, 2011

Motor Vehicle Cases

In the area of motor vehicle law, certain Court cases have helped shaped the law. Here, for your listening pleasure, are the Canada Motor Vehicle Cases - Greatest Hits.

last updated Friday, November 11, 2011

Proper Lookout: The Driver's Constant Obligation

A driver must always be able to prove that he or she was keeping a proper lookout in regards to his or her vehicle. Failure to do so exposes the driver to considerable liability in the event of any accident.

last updated Sunday, November 13, 2011

Speeding Law

Go figure: you just can't floor the gas pedal.

last updated Friday, November 11, 2011

Tailgating or Following Too Closely

Hard to find a traffic offence more common than tailgating.

last updated Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Law of Stop Signs

Please come to a complete stop before proceeding with this article on stop sign law!

last updated Friday, November 11, 2011