Ontario standing committee to meet, assess road safety bill
Toronto, Ontario — March 3, 2015 — The Standing Committee on General Government is meeting to consider an omnibus bill aiming to make Ontario roads safer. Bill 31, the Transportation Statute Law Amendment Act was referred to the committee on February 24, to amend the Highway 407 East Act, 2012 and the Highway Traffic Act in […]
RCMP remind New Brunswick motorists to move over
Moncton, New Brunswick — March 2, 2015 — RCMP in Southeastern New Brunswick are working to enforce the province’s Move Over law. Local authorities conducted a recent traffic operation along Highway 2, on February 27 to March 1, issuing tickets to drivers failing to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. […]
Mississauga Mayor considering central impound lot
Mississauga, Ontario — February 26, 2015 — The mayor of Mississauga is looking into the implementation of a central impound lot for the city’s tagged and towed vehicles. The Brampton Guardian reports Mayor Bonnie Crombie presented the idea to council members at a February 25 meeting, directing staff to gather information to send to the Towing […]
Nova Scotia towing association up in arms over fee
Sydney, Nova Scotia — February 25, 2015 — A Nova Scotia towing association is speaking out against a fee towers must pay authorities when the force dispatches their assistance. In a recent release, the Roadside Responders Association of Nova Scotia voiced their concerns surrounding the fee, which is a condition of Cape Breton Regional Police’s request […]
Holmes adds power tilt option to 440-SL
Ooltewah, Tennessee — February 24, 2015 — Holmes is now offering their 400-SL self-loader with optional power tilt. The Miller Industries-distributed 400-SL’s new option operates via a 30-degree arc to provide positive tilt for increased vehicle clearance and negative tilt for hooking while on uneven or sloping road surfaces. Proximity limiter switches on both the tilt […]
Winter towing totals up by 50 percent in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec — January 23, 2015 — Montreal has seen a dramatic spike in the number of cars towed this winter, with figures showing a 50 percent increase in comparison to last year. CBC reports that since the start of the season, over 27,000 vehicles have been hauled away for snow removal. One year ago, the […]
Tow truck crash prompts CAA Manitoba’s Move Over message
Winnipeg, Manitoba — February 19, 2015 — The recent rear-ending of a CAA Manitoba tow truck has the organization reminding drivers to slow down when approaching emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. The Winnipeg Sun reports that the February 11 collision took place on the city’s south Perimeter Highway, close to McGillivray Boulevard, while the tow […]
Rapitow sees climbing growth since December launch
Winnipeg, Manitoba — February 19, 2015 — The recent rear-ending of a CAA Manitoba tow truck has the organization reminding drivers to slow down when approaching emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. The Winnipeg Sun reports that the February 11 collision took place on the city’s south Perimeter Highway, close to McGillivray Boulevard, while the tow […]
Facebook group helps provide assistance to Saskatchewan drivers
Regina, Saskatchewan — February 11, 2015 — A Saskatchewan-based Facebook group is aiming to connect motorists in need with those able and willing to lend a hand. Created February 2, 306 Recovery Group is the brainchild of 16-year-old Edenwold resident Stuart Hall, who was inspired after noticing the high demand for help in online car clubs. […]
Vancouver considers new tow policy to target repeat parking violations
Vancouver, British Columbia — January 29, 2015 — The City of Vancouver is looking to amp up their towing policy by zeroing in on chronic parking offenders, whether they’ve paid up or not. CBC reports that the city is in early talks of adjusting the current approach — which solely targets vehicles holding three outstanding tickets — […]
