By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen Peter Peebles vows never to drive in British Columbia again. “It’s too dangerous,” Peebles said in an interview with The Citizen. The Sherwood Park, Alta.,… …
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Manitoba improves road safety with new traffic rules for snowplows and cyclists
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberManitoba has introduced new traffic rules designed to protect highway workers and cyclists following the Jan. 1 implementation of the Highway Traffic Amendment Act. The legislation establishes minimum distances drivers… …
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By Milad Haghani For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine – as ordinary as wearing a seatbelt. We build playlists for road trips,… …
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Avetta has launched a partnership with BG Road Safety to add a road transportation safety module to its supply chain risk management platform. The module, integrated into Avetta’s AI-powered Avetta… …
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U.S. safety group estimates 431 traffic deaths over Christmas, 429 over New Year’s
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe National Safety Council estimates 431 traffic fatalities will occur during the Christmas holiday period and 429 during the New Year’s holiday period in the United States this year. The… …
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Alberta to test 120 km/h speed limits on select rural highways
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta will launch a trial of 120 km/h speed limits on select rural divided highways next year following public support in a recent survey, Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin… …
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New Brunswick auditor general finds nearly half of provincial highways in poor condition
New Brunswick’s auditor general has found nearly half of department-operated highways are in poor or very poor condition and called for improvements to the province’s highway safety systems. Paul Martin… …
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PEI developing 10-year road safety strategy after 1,700 residents flag impaired, distracted driving
More than 1,700 Prince Edward Island residents completed a survey earlier this year to inform a new 10-year road safety strategy for the province. Impaired and distracted driving emerged as… …
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Alberta introduces driver experience records for commercial truck drivers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government is requiring commercial carriers to provide driver experience records for Class 1 tractor-trailer truck drivers when they change jobs, a measure aimed at improving road safety by ensuring… …
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Ontario proposes lifetime driving ban for dangerous driving causing death
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will introduce legislation imposing a lifetime driving ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death, alongside new roadside licence suspensions and enhanced penalties for serious traffic… …



