Aggressive driving can lead to a careless driving or even dangerous diving charge. This can mean 6 demerit points, a $2000.00 fine, and can be sentenced up to 6 months in jail.
Aggressive driving includes speeding, running red lights, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, and failing to yield right of way, among other behaviours. Collision statistics reveal that 27% of fatalities and 19% of serious injuries involve speeding
Good morning! Heavy rainfall means pooling and ponding on roadways and highways.
Use caution and drive according to weather and road conditions.
Don't forget to turn your headlights on!
Using a mobile phone #WhileDriving increases your crash risk 23X AND slows your reaction time as if you had a .08 Blood Alcohol Level. AND...hands free is NOT safer than hand held. #RoadSafety
Tips and tricks: Don't take traffic problems personally
Avoid making eye contact with an aggressive driver
Don't make obscene gestures.
Don't tailgate
Use your horn sparingly — even a polite honk can be misinterpreted
Don't block the passing lane
Don't block the right turn lane
The Aggressive Drivers Hot Line!! This is a phone number that concerned citizens may call if they witness an act of bad driving and wish to report the incident. the telephone hotline is operational 24hrs a day.
Aggressive Drivers Hotline: 905-546-1768
aggressive driving and road rage are causing serious problems on our roads. 66% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving. 37% of aggressive driving incidents involve a firearm. #DriveSafe