by XPolice | Sep 26, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National
When I lived in Hamilton, Ont., it was common to park facing traffic (on the left) on a two-way street. I’ve seen it in other places in Ontario as well. However, when I moved to British Columbia (and later, to Quebec), I was told that this is illegal. I see no safety...
by XPolice | Sep 25, 2018 | Brant County, News
Police in Brantford and Brant County have been busy dealing with impaired drivers over the past couple of days. “Unfortunately, drinking and driving offences continue to be an issue not only in our community but for the entire country,” Brantford police Const. Shane...
by XPolice | Sep 25, 2018 | Burlington & Area, Hamilton, News
Two Hamilton teens are accused of stealing a vehicle and going on a joyride in Burlington. Shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, police were called to a report of a suspected impaired driver on Headon Forest Drive. Halton police say a Nissan SUV was being driven with a flat...
by XPolice | Sep 24, 2018 | Driving Concerns, National
Using a phone behind the wheel is more deadly than drunk driving — so why are we still doing it? When will it finally be socially unacceptable to use your smartphone while you’re driving? What will it take to make you a pariah as you carry out what is rapidly becoming...
by XPolice | Sep 24, 2018 | Chatham-Kent, News
Police charge a 26-year-old man from Scarborough A 26-year-old Scarborough man is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle rollover Thursday on Highway 401 near Duart Road. Police responded to a traffic complaint in that area at about 8:45 p.m. when an...
