Ontario Ups The Ante For Aggressive Drivers

Beware Ontario motorists, car and bike alike. Hefty new restrictions have been implemented on any sort of driving that might even remotely resemble aggressiveness. 50 kph over the limit will see your vehicle impounded and face an immediate $2,000 fine with a one-week license suspension. Look for a much larger fine after a later reaming in court. Burnouts and wheelies will get you got too. There is no chance for appeal. If you doubt this is safety-related and is a cash grab for the province, you'd be right in part. The police admit as much in the article that it is their "business". One thing the province anticipated? The increase in vehicles fleeing enforcement for fear of the reprecussions, and they might not just be those reckless teenagers anymore.

Toronto Star article

2007 CALENDAR

JANUARY

5-7. Calgary Motor Show (ALTA)
12-14. Edmonton Motorcycle Show (ALTA)
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FEBRUARY

MARCH

28. Rally Connex GPS Training Seminar (ONT)

APRIL

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MAY

4. First Canadian National Female Ride Day (CAN)
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26-27. Ride For Dad (ONT)
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? Ride To Remember (ONT)

JUNE

2. Ride For Dad (ONT & ALTA)
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