Transport Topics (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Canadian trucking associations are calling for a zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use among drivers as the country prepares to legalize the drug for recreational purposes in July 2018. Continue reading this post…
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Montreal Gazette (MONTREAL, QUEBEC) Hoping to one day eliminate road deaths in the city, Montreal has launched a publicity campaign with a pointed question: what would be an acceptable number of road deaths in your family? In a vox-pop-type video…
Newswire.ca (QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC) The federal government’s proposal to explore lowering the legal alcohol limit for drivers in a bid to improve road safety, as reported in the Montreal daily La Presse, is of course commendable. But with cannabis due…
Videos of the Keynote Speaker (Dr. Fred Wegman), and Tuesday Morning Plenary Speaker (Roger Browne), plus the Pedestrian Panel Speakers, are now posted in the CARSP member area (on this website – first login, then go to “Member Area” on…
People with arthritis diseases are at higher risk for car crashes. When operating a motor vehicle these drivers may experience pain, fatigue, decreased mobility, joint stiffness and decreased reaction time. Because of arthritis, they may have problems with seating for…
Cycle Toronto (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Eighty-one percent of Toronto residents support lower speed limits on city roads even if it means increased travel time, and 80 percent favour building a safe network of bicycle lanes, a new poll has found. The…
Vancouver Sun (VANCOUVER, B.C.) Victoria is expected to amend the Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme to include drug impairment or to create a similar anti-drug-driving program as the country legalizes marijuana next year. A broader IRP regime would prevent drug-impaired-driving charges…
The CARSP Board of Directors would like the CARSP membership to vote on the proposed changes to the 2013 CARSP Bylaws at this year’s Annual General Meeting. The following two documents are posted for your reference. The first one uses…
CARSP’s Editorial Board is looking for new members to join our team. The Editorial Board is responsible for publishing the quarterly Safety Network Newsletter. Read the full announcement – SafetyNetwork_CallForBoardMembers
We are very excited to welcome back and welcome for the first time the following 8 successful election candidates. The newly elected Board Directors’ terms start at the 2017 CARSP Conference on Sunday June 18th. Congratulations! 1. TONY CHURCHILL (RETURNING…
Global News (EDMONTON, ALBERTA) The goal of zero traffic deaths and injuries is ambitious, but on Friday the City of Edmonton said it is making inroads. Vision Zero is a strategy adopted by city council in 2015 and launched in 2016. The Vision…
Brought to you by CARSP and Accident Support Services International Ltd. INFORMATION & NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS Lifetime Achievement Award for Road Safety in Canada The CARSP Lifetime Achievement Award for Road Safety is presented annually to individuals who have made a…
CBC News (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) The Liberal government has tabled legislation to end the prohibition on pot, checking off a major promise from the 2015 campaign. The pot plan comes with two new bills; one to regulate the recreational use, sale and…
Government of Manitoba (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA) The Manitoba government is introducing new legislation that would be focused on harm reduction and public safety as part of its ongoing preparation for federal legalization of marijuana, Justice Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “This…
MPI (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA) One in 10 Manitoba drivers who participated in voluntary roadside surveys conducted last fall tested positive for drugs, according to findings released from the Manitoba Drug and Alcohol Roadside Survey, Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba…
TheStar.com (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) Transport Minister Marc Garneau is calling for the creation of a tough national standard to penalize distracted drivers using their cellphones on the road. Garneau said Wednesday that having consistent national rules with stiffer fines and demerit…
Global News (MONTREAL, QUEBEC) The City of Montreal argued, at a public consultation on road safety Monday, that texting while crossing the street is dangerous. It is asking the province to make it illegal. Continue reading this post…