New software may spell the end of distracted driving
Waterloo, Ontario — September 11, 2017 — Distracted driving is currently the leading cause of automobile crashes, eclipsing drinking and driving. However, software may soon bring the practice to an end. According to a statement released by the University of Waterloo, computer algorithms developed by engineering researchers at the university can accurately determine when drivers […]
‘Drastic action’ needed to fix ICBC’s financial crisis
By CRM Staff Victoria, British Columbia — September 6, 2017 — Mismanagement of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) “goes back years,” according to a statement from BC’s Attorney General David Eby. The statement came in the wake of news that the BC government is limiting ICBC rate increases for drivers, while embarking […]
ICBC to look at technological solutions for distracted driving
By Mike Davey Victoria, British Columbia — April 6, 2017 — Drivers who use handheld devices are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to cause injury, according to statistics from the RCMP. It is illegal in many jurisdictions, but that doesn’t seem to have had much effect on curbing the behaviour. […]
Speedy Collision hosts distracted driving workshop for students
Martensville, Saskatchewan — March 21, 2017 — Teenagers compose a relatively small percentage of licensed drivers, but they run the highest risk of being involved in serious or even fatal collisions. Several hundred high school students from Dalmeny, Martensville and Warman got a first-hand look at the causes, and aftermath, of collisions during a “Safe […]
Dealers launch third annual anti-distracted driving campaign
Vancouver, British Columbia — March 1, 2017 — Canada’s auto dealers are once again banding together to encourage their customers to take a pledge against driving while distracted. Distracted driving is definitely dangerous, but even more worrying is that the phenomenon appears to be growing. According to data from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), distracted […]
Allstate and AutoShow partner on distracted driving initiative
Toronto, Ontario — February 14, 2017 — Allstate Insurance Company of Canada and the Canadian International AutoShow have announced a new partnership to help take a stand against distracted driving. “It’s great to be back at the Canadian International AutoShow again this year as cars and insurance go hand-in-hand, but we are especially excited to […]
Friday Fun: Apple sued over distracted driving, new course just for detailers and dealerships shouldn’t give up on collision
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 26, 2017 — This week’s edition of Friday Fun looks into two lawsuits against Apple over its FaceTime app, an Alberta collision instructor has designed a course just for detailers, New Zealand’s industry struggles with a technician shortage and much, much more! – Apple is facing criticism for […]
Saskatchewan to strengthen impaired, distracted driving laws
Regina, Saskatchewan — December 21, 2016 — Saskatchewan is bringing in new, tougher traffic laws to help curb intoxicated and distracted driving. The new regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2017. Currently, drivers in Saskatchewan are prohibited from using a cellphone while driving. The new law will see drivers prohibited from holding, viewing, […]
Ontario recycler tackling distracted driving head on
By Mike Pickford Thorold, Ontario — September 9, 2016 — A southern Ontario auto parts store and recycler is leading the fight against distracted driving, launching a new initiative in an attempt to deter people from using their phones while they’re at the wheel. Frank Serravalle and his team at Thorold Auto Parts and Recycling […]
Ontario may see ‘Safe Texting Zones’ on highways
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — May 24, 2016 — Ontario motorists may one day see signs on the highway alerting them to areas where it’s safe to pull over and send texts or check emails. Progressive Conservative Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, introduced a private member’s bill to create “safe texting […]
