As the leaves change colours and fall to the ground, more kids fill the streets and roads again this school season. School buses are back making frequent stops and children on bikes and skateboards all need to share the road with you. It is always important to pay attention during this time of year – … Read More
By Carly Mellon, Paralegal Intern for Bulwark Legal Services Careless driving is one of the most serious driving offences you can be charged with under the Highway Traffic Act. If you have been charged with careless driving it is important to fully understand what you’ve been charged with, how this affects your driving record, and … Read More
As warm weather (finally!) returns, Southern Ontario residents are going to see significantly more tractors moving on the road during the planting season. Here are some tips from Bulwark Legal Services to help drivers share the road with Ontario’s farmers. All farming implements, combines, tractors and other agricultural vehicles in Ontario are required to have … Read More
The Ontario Government is taking a stand, and it won’t pay to be on the wrong side of the law. New legislation will mark Ontario as the province with the toughest distracted driving laws in the country. We live in a distracting world, no doubt about it. With vehicles full of Smart Phones, tablets, GPS, … Read More
What is a criminal record suspension? A record suspension removes your criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database. This means if your name is searched on CPIC your criminal record will not appear, which can improve educational and employment opportunities. A record suspension keeps your criminal record separate and apart from other … Read More
“Licence, insurance, and registration.” Most of us have heard that demand from a police officer. But what exactly should you keep in the car with you at all times? There are three main documents you require to drive in Ontario. What you need to have in the car: Driver’s Licence Whether you’re a new driver, … Read More
The idea of having to attend court to fight a traffic ticket could be intimidating and overwhelming. Some may feel that they are at a disadvantage because they do not have any legal experience or knowledge of how the sequence of events will take place. To make your court appearance less stressful, this post will … Read More
Keeping a clean driving record is sometimes easier said than done. Even minor infractions such as failing to yield, forgetting to signal a lane change, or driving with a burnt-out headlight can affect your driving record. Throw an accident into the mix, and it may seem impossible to find a private insurance company to take … Read More
As children of all ages head back to school, drivers will once again share the road with school buses. Avoid getting a school bus related ticket by knowing the rules of the road. There is a common misunderstanding when it comes to the law surrounding school buses. Can I pass a stopped bus? Where do … Read More
When there’s a long weekend traffic blitz, you see almost every type of traffic violation there is. If you are curious about the most common charges, read on and find out what these charges are all about. Speeding As you probably expect, this is the most common traffic ticket in Canada, hands down. It is … Read More
