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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

On Tuesday, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s $4,000 rebate for vehicles deemed electric 'cars' was restricted to models that cost $50,000 or less — a $5,000 reduction from the previous cap.
John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

Changes come after series of crashes involving heavy trucks hitting highway overpasses.
John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

Driving too slowly, braking suddenly or giving up your right of way can be dangerous to everyone on the road
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

VICTORIA — Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads.
John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

Rain after dry spell creates more fatalities than roads that have been rained on for sustained periods
Nissan sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

Nissan sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

TORONTO — Nissan sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has issued a do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles in the latest effort to expand its campaign about defective airbags.
John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

An absurdity often in play is that a rider is somehow safer when their bike is noisy because they will be noticed more by other road users.
John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

Hard to comprehend why someone who has racked up many, many driving offences is still on the road.
John Ducker: Kick the habit of poor driving practices

John Ducker: Kick the habit of poor driving practices

Avoid speeding, running red and yellow lights, following too closely and riding your brakes for the sake of safety and your pocketbook.
Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

The rebates will start going out in late May to all personal and commercial customers who had an active eligible basic insurance policy in February.