With summer officially here and the kids soon to be out of school it's time to start thinking of what to do on your summer vacation. Many people will be hitting the roads, heading to...
10 tips for a Safe Summer Holiday on the Roads
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Demerit Points for Cell Phone use in Vehicles
Starting August 1st, Manitoba will be the first province to add 2 demerit points to the fine for cell phone use while driving. "Statistics show that a texting driver is 23 times more...
Distracted Driving a Factor in more Fatalities than Impaired Driving
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, distracted driving-related fatalities surpassed impaired driving fatalities in 2012, in Ontario. While texting is among the most dangerous...
Young Drivers
Why worry? Collisions involving young drivers have been a worldwide road safety and public health concern for decades. The crash, death and injury rates during the teenage years are four...
Florida Highway Patrol won’t enforce international driver’s permit rule
International Driver's licence rule on hold For now, Florida will not be enforcing the new law requiring drivers to carry an International Driver's Permit. If you are planning a trip to...
Florida Requires Canadian Drivers to Carry an International Driving Permit (Updated)
UPDATE: Canadians do not require an International Driver's Permit to drive in Florida. You only require your valid driver's licence from a Canadian province or territory. For more details,...
10 Winter Driving Tips
Driving can be daunting during the winter months. All the slippery roads, black ice, snow and slush can cause great frustration and anxiety for a driver. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)...
Automobile Insurance: Will it apply equally for many different types of vehicles?
If it’s a licensed vehicle, it needs to have Auto insurance before taking it out on to the road, right? Ontario’s Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act requires that all motor vehicles be...
Top Safety Picks for 2012
With the start of a new year many car dealerships are having promotions to clear out their 2012 vehicles. If you're in the market for a new vehicle check out this article for the top...
“Are you Ready for Winter Driving?”
With our winter season here we should all take the time to get prepared. This means more than just getting out the winter boots and coats, what about your car? We came a cross this article...
Canada’s Best New Cars
With this year quickly coming to an end, many car dealerships are holding their year end car sales. They're making room to show off the new, up and coming 2013 Models. Before your go out...
Uninsured Vehicle Project
The Uninsured Vehicle project was launched by MTO in 2010. The goal of the project is to reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on our roads. In order to renewal the license plate sticker...
Fake Auto Insurance on the Rise
How well do you know your Insurance provider? Do you trust that they are a reputible company? Routine traffic stops by members of the Southern Georgian Bay auxiliary unit of the Ontario...
Insuring a Rental Vehicle
Before you pack your family and your luggage into a rental car, make sure you have insurance in case of an accident. When renting a vehicle, there are a number of options available to...
High Costs of Insurance
Insurance premiums are driven by claims costs. Recently York Regional Police laid 142 charges in alleged auto fraud scheme called " Project Sideswipe." To read the full article, click...
Company processing Hundreds of Hail Insurance Claims
One Canadian insurance company says it could be dealing with up to 1,500 vehicle insurance claims in Ottawa after hail pelted the region during last week's powerful thunderstorms. For more...
Break-ins and Auto Thefts decreased in 2011
Statistics Canada reports that there were fewer break-ins and auto thefts in 2011. For more details on this survey check out the article we found.
Top Safety Rating For 2012
Our vehicles carry around our most precious cargo of all, our families. Here are the Top Safety picks for 2012 as chosen by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Young Parents more Likely to Drive Tired: Survey
In the height of the summer holiday season, people are packing up their families and heading to the cottage or going on road trips. A recent survey reveals a number of Ontario parents who...
Would Insurer’s payout if rescuers damaged your car?
We've all seen or heard about children or pets that have been left in a car on a hot day. But if rescuers are forced to damage your vehicle, in those situations, to get them out, will your...