The pedestrian does not always have the right of way.
Whether on water or land, the long arm of the law watches and acts against those that operate their vessel dangerously.
Just as with speeding, driving too slow can be a hazard to others and thus, is a traffic offence.
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 Parlaiment agrees and has prohibited this type of conduct in the nation's Criminal Code.
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.
What to do when a motor vehicle accident occurs: legal rights and responsibilities.
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".
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.
Go figure: you just can't floor the gas pedal.
Hard to find a traffic offence more common than tailgating.
Please come to a complete stop before proceeding with this article on stop sign law!