Young drivers distracted by phones
Studies show that ages 18 to 24 make up 71 per cent of drivers that check their phone while driving. This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week and people are encouraged to look at lists of tips to be
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Cost barriers for youth driving
While many millennials are buying cars, employment experts say the cost of driving is still a barrier for young people which can potentially limit their job opportunities. An employment consultant at St. Clair College said there are several factors preventing
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The consumption of cannabis edibles was made legal in Canada on Oct. 17. 2019, leaving some residents and organizations concerned for the public’s safety on the road. Chaouki Hamka is the community leader for Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Windsor
New cannabis law increases need for impaired driving awareness
By Ashley Gholampoor Mother’s Against Drunk Driving has renewed a campaign involving impaired driving for cannabis users. Chaouki Hamka was elected to the regional director in September 2018 following 15 years with MADD. Hamka joined MADD when he was
Distracted driving not improving, says Windsor Police Service
Drivers in Windsor are still unable to put their phones away while behind the wheel, according to police. Windsor police officers are making just as many traffic stops related to distracted driving as they have in recent years, said Sgt.
Snowstorm in Windsor leads to increase in road accidents
By Harshpal Singh Snow was reducing visibility and increasing the number of accidents on the roads this week as more than 20 cm fell across the southern part of Ontario. According to Windsor Police, who have been urging caution, 45
Distracted driving not tolerated in Windsor
By Sean Previl Local police are implementing a new initiative to combat distracted driving. The Windsor Police Service released a report Oct. 2 informing Windsor of new rules regarding distracted driving with a
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