by XPolice | Nov 18, 2019 | Driving Concerns
My 21-year-old son doesn’t have a car and we took him off our insurance — but he does drive friends’ cars as their designated driver. He’s covered by their insurance as long as he has their permission, right? But could he still be liable if an accident exceeds what...
by XPolice | Nov 15, 2019 | Driving Concerns, Durham Region, News
WATCH: According to Durham police, impaired driving calls in the region have gone up substantially. Brittany Rosen reports. According to Durham police, the number of impaired driving calls in 2019 has gone up substantially — reporting a 19 per cent increase over...
by XPolice | Nov 12, 2019 | Driving Concerns, National
As we approach the holiday season of convivial celebrations with friends and family, the question isn’t whether or not you’re going to enjoy those moments with a drink in hand. The big question is what vehicle you’d like to get a ride in after. That was how...
by XPolice | Oct 29, 2019 | Driving Concerns, National
Distracted driving collisions pushing up insurance premiums Canadians appear to have a blind spot when it comes to distracted driving — they are convinced everyone else is guilty of using their smartphone while behind the wheel, but when they themselves do it, it...
by XPolice | Oct 28, 2019 | Driving Concerns
What exactly am I supposed to do if I’m driving and I hear sirens? They freak me out and I’m never sure what to do. I’d always thought I was supposed to pull over to the right. But I’ve seen cars just slow down or stop where they are without pulling over. Which is it?...
by XPolice | Oct 3, 2019 | Driving Concerns, National
Risk-taking drivers believe they can multitask while driving and still be safe. They’re wrong By Robyn Robertson, president and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation Constant stimulation and short attention spans have become the norm, with phone alerts...