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[*]Common Muffler Infractions( HTA 75(1) )
[*]ABSOLUTELY NO BLUE LIGHTS ON YOUR CAR! - some regulations regarding lights, lenses and signalling
[*]Motor Vehicle Collisions - What should I do if I'm involved in an Motor Vehicle Collision?
[*]The Demerit Point System (Highway Traffic Act - Ontario)
[*]Toronto Collision Reporting Centres
[*]Waterloo Collision Reporting Centre (Police Reporting Centre)
[*]Ottawa Collision Reporting Centres
[*]Where to take automotive fluids for disposal in Toronto

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Common Muffler Infraction:


HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT section 75(1)

Muffler

Every motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke, and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device upon a motor vehicle or motor assisted bicycle.

 
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ABSOLUTELY NO BLUE LIGHTS ON YOUR CAR! - some regulations regarding lights, lenses and signalling



Night driving/front lamp configuration - HTA Section 62 (1)

When on a highway at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle shall carry three lighted lamps in a conspicuous position, one on each side of the front of the vehicle which shall display a white or amber light only, and one on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red light only

Smoking/Tinting/Colouring lenses - HTA Section 62 (7)

No person shall drive upon a highway a motor vehicle where either or both of the lamps that are required on the front of the vehicle by subsections (1), (2) and (3) are coated or covered with a coloured material or lacquer or where either or both of the lamps have been modified by the attachment to the lamps or the motor vehicle of any device that reduces the effective area of the lenses or the intensity of the beam of the lamps.

Strength of Front Lamps - HTA Section 62 (9)

No motor vehicle shall carry on the front thereof more than four lighted lamps that project a beam having an intensity of over 300 candela.

Rear Licence Plate lights - HTA Section 62 (19)

The lamp on the rear of a motor vehicle or trailer shall be of at least three candela and shall be so placed that it will, at any time from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres or less, illuminate the numbers on the number plate, or, if provision is made on the number plate or on any attachment furnished or required by the Ministry for affixing the lamp, it shall be affixed in the position or space provided, and the lamp shall face to the rear and reflect on the number plate a white light only.

Flashing blue lights (i.e Turn signal) - HTA Section 62 (32)

No person shall operate a lamp that produces intermittent flashes of blue light on a highway except in the circumstances described in subsection (31). 1996, c. 33, s. 11. (Section 31 applies to snow removal vehicles. Minimum fine for all others will be $200 to a maximum of $20,000.

In Summary: You can have only white or amber in the front of the car and red only in the back (white is illegal except for reverse lights).

PLUS: Not signalling when there is a cop around is a big no-no.

HTA Section 142 (1) The driver or operator of a vehicle upon a highway before turning to the left or right at any intersection or into a private road or driveway or from one lane for traffic to another lane for traffic or to leave the roadway shall first see that the movement can be made in safety, and if the operation of any other vehicle may be affected by the movement shall give a signal plainly visible to the driver or operator of the other vehicle of the intention to make the movement.

....if you're not gonna use the car's turn signal, use a manual signal (hand/arm signal outside your window visible to other drivers.

 
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Motor Vehicle Collisions


What should I do if I'm involved in an Motor Vehicle Collision?

1. Stop, no matter how minor the collision. It is required by law.
   
   
2. Practice fire safety. Make sure nobody smokes, lights a match or places flares near the vehicles in case there is a fuel leak.
   
   
3. Ask if anyone needs medical help. If so, hail at least two passing cars, going in opposite directions and ask them both to call for help.
   
   
4. Take care when exiting your vehicle.
   
   
5. Move vehicles to the side of the road. This will not hamper the police investigation.
   
   
6. If you cannot move the vehicles, take precautions. Set up warning signals. Always keep in your vehicle triangular reflectors, a powerful flashlight and a "get help" or "call police" sign.
   
   
7. Call the police if:
   
   
   - Collision involves criminal activity, such as impaired driving.
   
   - Someone is uninsured or has a suspended licence.
   
   - There is combined damage of more than $700.00.
   
   
8. Call an ambulance if:
   
   
   - Ambulance assistance is required due to personal injury or death.
   
   
9. Call the fire department if:
   
   
   - Fire assistance is required.
   
   - Persons are trapped in the wreckage.
   
   - The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods.
   
   
   
10. Gather the following information:
    
    
    - Make and licence plate number of all vehicles.
    
    - Name, address and telephone number of vehicle driver and owner.
    
    - Owner's insurance company, policy number and name.
    
    - Division and telephone number of the attending police officer.
    
    - Name, address and telephone number of witnesses.
    
    
11. Take a written note of any injuries - or lack of injuries - and a description of the accident scene if police are not called. Do not admit fault or argue.
    
    
12. If your car is to be towed, agree upon a fair charge with the tow truck driver.
    
    
13. Contact your insurance company to pass on the necessary information as soon as possible, as this is required by your contract. Failure to notify your insurer could endanger your coverage or affect your insurance ratings.
    

Information Source:

DirectProtect, the quotation service of the Co-operators Group

 
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The Demerit Point System (Highway Traffic Act - Ontario)


7 points


Failing to remain at the scene of a collision


6 points


Careless Driving

Racing

Exceeding speed limit by 50 km/h or more

Failing to stop for a school bus


5 points


Driver of bus failing to stop at an unprotected crossing


4 points


Exceeding speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h

Following too closely


3 points


Exceeding speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h

Driving through, around or under a railway crossing barrier

Failing to yield the right-of-way

Failing to obey the directions of a police officer

Failing to obey a stop sign, traffic signal or railway crossing signal

Driving the wrong way on a divided road

Failing to report a collision to police

Improper driving/passing where road is divided into lanes

Crowding the driver's seat

Going the wrong way on a one-way road

Driving or operating a vehicle on a closed road

Crossing a divided road where no proper crossing provided


2 points


Failing to lower headlight beam

Improper opening of a vehicle door

Prohibited turns

Towing people - toboggans, bicycles, etc.

Failing to obey signs

Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing

Failing to share a road

Improper right and left turns

Failing to signal

Unnecessary slow driving

Reversing on a divided high-speed road

Driver failing to wear seat belt

Driver failing to ensure that a passenger less than 23 kg is properly secured

Driver failing to ensure passenger under 16 years is wearing a seat belt


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Demerit points remain on your driving record for two years from date of the offence.


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Demerit Point Suspension



Fully Licensed Drivers


At 15 points, your licence will be suspended for 30 days from the date you hand over your licence to the Ministry of Transportation. You can lose your licence for up to two years if you fail to hand over your licence. After the suspension, the number of points on your driver's licence will be reduced to seven. Any extra points could again bring you to the interview level. If you reach 15 points again, your licence will be suspended for six months.


Graduated Licensing


As a Level One or Level Two driver, your licence will be suspended if you collect nine or more points during a two-year period. At nine points your licence will be suspended for 60 days. After the suspension, the number of points on your record will be reduced to four. Any extra points could again bring you to the interview level. If you reach nine points again, your licence will be suspended for six months.

 
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Toronto Collision Reporting Centres

WEST COLLISION REPORTING CENTRE
855 Oxford St., Etobicoke
416-808-2960

NORTH COLLISION REPORTING CENTRE
113 Toryork Rd., North York
416-808-3960

EAST COLLISION REPORTING CENTRE
39 Howden Rd., Scarborough
416-808-4960

 
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Waterloo Collision Reporting Centre (Police Reporting Centre)

Waterloo Regional Police Service
Traffic Branch

150 Maple Grove Road
Cambridge Ontario
Canada
N3H 5M1
(519) 653-7700 Ext. 516

 
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Ottawa Collision Reporting Centres

Headquarters
474 Elgin Street
Open 24 hours, seven days per week

Bank (South)
4561 Bank Street
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Greenbank (West)
245 Greenbank Road
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

St-Joseph (East)
3343 St-Joseph Blvd.
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Weekends 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kanata (West)
95 Abbeyhill Drive
Weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 
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WHERE TO TAKE AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS FOR DISPOSAL IN TORONTO

Fluids from automobiles cannot be disposed of in regular garbage. These fluids such as motor oil is to be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Depot:

Household Hazardous Waste Depots are located at:

Bermondsey Transfer Station
188 Bermondsey Road, North York
392-3133

Scarborough Transfer Station
1 Transfer Place, Scarborough
392-3019

Disco Transfer Station
120 Disco Road, Etobicoke
392-2292

Commissioners Street Transfer Station
400 Commissioners Street, Toronto
392-5890

Ingram Transfer Station
50 Ingram Drive, North York
392-5592

Victoria Park Transfer Station
3350 Victoria Park Avenue, North York
392-3035


Depots are open Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.