School bus pulled over in school zone with the stop sign out on the side
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School Zone Safety for Drivers

With the impending return of the school season, the reappearance of school buses on the roads emphasizes the critical need for vigilance and adherence to safety protocols by all drivers. School buses offer a secure means of transportation for students, contingent upon the collective commitment of motorists to observe school zone regulations and safety guidelines.

Are winter tires mandatory in the maritime provinces?

Are winter tires mandatory in the maritime provinces?

Did you know that there is only one province in Canada in which having winter tires on your vehicle is mandatory by law? In 2007, Quebec instituted Law 42 which requires all persons operating a motor vehicle to install four winter tires from December 15th to March 15th of every year. Besides the province of…

Too many drivers fail to stop for the school bus

Too many drivers fail to stop for the school bus

Many drivers choose to drive through the red flashing lights of a stopped school bus. It is against the law to do so and it puts the children’s lives at risk. “Every day in Anglophone East School District (Moncton, NB), approximately five red light violations are reposted by school bus drivers. In the run of…

National Safe Driving Week – Winterize your vehicle

National Safe Driving Week – Winterize your vehicle

December 1 to 7 is National Safe Driving Week. As the winter months have made their arrival, Canadians should winter-proof their vehicles to make driving easier, safer and more reliable. 5 points to keep in mind when preparing your vehicle for winter: Ensure your lights are working properly In the winter especially, vehicles can be…

Winter Tire Safety

Winter Tire Safety

Quebec is the only province in Canada requiring vehicles to be equipped with four snow tires during the winter. In 2007, 38 per cent of winter collisions involved vehicles without winter tires. That is when Quebec decided to pass this law to help lower the rate of crashes in the province. Winter tires are not…

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