Clocked-out Collisions: Work-related calls, texts leave drivers feeling obligated to answer, Travelers report says
Toronto, Ontario — Travelers Insurance Canada released its first-ever distracted driving risk survey on Monday, revealing that one-in-five drivers admits to having been in a collision because they were distracted—distractions often coming from work-related communications. This statistic comes despite the response from 77 percent of drivers that say they take “every step possible to avoid […]
Eye on Safety: MPI releases observation report on rural, urban distracted driving habits
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Wearing a seatbelt on Canadian roads has been mandatory for the past 46 years and yet it’s still a tough habit to get into for some, as Manitoba Public Insurance released the results of a study that observed 10 percent of rural drivers not buckled up behind the wheel. MPI specified that […]
App Awareness: Onboard vehicle tech becoming a safety issue, advocates say
Toronto, Ontario — Onboard vehicle technologies come hand-in-hand with new vehicle purchases nowadays, but that doesn’t necessarily mean vehicles are becoming safer, advocates say. In fact, CAA is soon planning to launch a public awareness campaign aimed at informing drivers of the risks of distracted driving, with a focus on infotainment systems. “This is a […]
You Snooze, You Lose: Desjardins says half of Canadians driving ‘stressed’ due to pandemic
Lévis, Québec — In case you weren’t already aware, you are tired and stressed. That’s okay and we love you, but please try and at least pull over before you take a nap, as a new report from Desjardins shows that we aren’t at our best when we’re tired. At least half of those who […]
Eyes on the Road: Magna’s near rear-view mirror monitors for distracted driving
Aurora, Ontario — Magna International’s latest market-ready solution is integrated into an interior mirror and meets global regulations related to the detection of distracted driving. According to the company, the mirror utilizes proven camera-based technology to monitor the driver’s head, eye and body movement to detect distracted behaviour, drowsiness and fatigue. If distracted behaviour is […]
Saskatchewan hits a record with distracted driving tickets
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 27, 2018 — It’s nothing new that distracted driving is a contributing factor to collisions. But the rate of distracted drivers has been on the rise especially in Saskatchewan, reaching a record number of 793 tickets that have been issued in the month of October. In 2017, distracted driving […]
Saskatchewan debating stricter distracted driving fines
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 14, 2018 — Strict new distracted driving fines in Manitoba have Saskatchewan thinking twice. Fines in Manitoba have gone up from $203 to $672, transitioning from having one of the lowest distracted driving fines in Canada to now having one of the harshest. This prompted the minister responsible for […]
Friday Fun: Worst roads in Ontario and digital license plates
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — June 8, 2018 — In today’s Friday Fun: The worst roads in Ontario, China produces a knock-off Lambo, a distracted driving conviction for checking an Apple watch, and much, much more. A troubling police report from Connecticut details a dark conspiracy to kill a local autobody shop […]
Patrick Carpentier teams up with BASF and CARSTAR to lower distracted driving rates
By CRM Staff Montreal, Quebec — May 23, 2018 — Distracted driving has become increasingly problematic on Canadian roads over the past few years and it is now one of the leading causes of collisions across the country. For this reason, motorsports star Patrick Carpentier has joined with BASF and CARSTAR to host driver education […]
Saskatchewan distracted driving initiative results in 711 offences
By CRM Staff Regina, Saskatchewan — May 1, 2018 — During the month of March, the Saskatchewan police force embarked on another Traffic Safety Spotlight to catch distracted drivers in the act. Tactics police used included travelling in unmarked vehicles, standing plain-clothed on sidewalks and observing traffic flow from elevated vantage points. The […]
