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Hwybear ...

Was curious as to why MTO had decided that it would be the OPP to patrol the highways - why doesn't MTO monitor the roads and have LEO as 'backup' should anything get out of control.

When I was driving truck you could see them patrolling and pulling over trucks that were obviously breaking the law [passing ALL other trucks, unsecured ...

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Hello Moderator ...

It seems we have gotten off track re:governors

Apparantly increasing the speed limit on atleast ALL 400 series of roads in Ontario is a good idea - is that correct?
I beg to differ in that not all 400 series roads are designed for an increase of high speed.

Living in south-eastern Ontario ...

Your last statement about the bad habits from other countries is so true, as I have seen their maneuvering in traffic and have often thought just where did they get there license??

Whether it's a tractor-trailer or a taxi they seem to think it's OK to continue with their bad habits - until they end up driving in weather they're not familiar with ...

Well you make some interesting points although.........

I realize that someone could still get a stunt driving charge with even a 100km/h speed governor on city streets, that's seems pretty obvious - it was controlling the 'flow of traffic' [speed] on the highway where the use of governors I beleive would make a definite positive outcome ... less ...

Unless I'm reading your statement wrong, it sounds as if SPEED is GOOD?

I am very familiar with the 400 highway series of roads, as I had driven on them daily when driving truck

If speed governors aren't the answer to slow vehicles down WHAT IS?

Maybe we should take down ALL speed signs on highways and see what happens ... I can only imagine the ...

Well you both make good comments, although I'd be interested to know the 'stats' from NYS MV regarding the results from the 'old' paint they had used on the highways with the new reflective lines ... has it helped with less people running off the road in the winter-time, etc... Maybe someone within the forum would have access to this information ...

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All levels of government are preaching belt tightening and budget cutting. We understand that the recession has put extra pressure on governments and they need to find savings. It is surprising in this era of restraint that it is so easy to find examples of wasteful, bizarre and just dumb things that ...

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Sadly I have to agree with EphOph .... in that the government will NOT 'enforce' vehicle manufacturers to put governors on the assembly line.

Sadly the government is making too much money with 'human nature' in that 'some' people are sold on the commercials of the responsiveness of these new vehicles.

I believe if the government did the right ...

Well I have to agree with Squishy ... the paint that MTO uses isn't doing it's job and it would be nice if they would rectify this problem ... who is the one that makes the decision?

NYS road paint that is actually reflective so it is very clear at night and shows through rain and falling snow.

I'd be curious to know if the new 'reflective ...

I think one of the problems is actually with how certain manufacturer's wire their DRL systems. Some cars turn on the dash lights with the DRL, causing motorists to think all their lights are on when in fact they're not.

Well unfortunately not everyone is playing along.

In regard to your statement ...
So basically if the weather is bad and you ...

Well it's obvious that it is known, although if people see that there are no police at the noted spot, they can easily pass this info off by text/call from cell and with speed comes consequence.

Would it not be easier [cheaper] to have 'unmanned * ' OPP vehicle parked with radar on all the time that is monitored by a cruiser in the area? * [Did ...

Make & Model of MY vehicle WAS 2009 Ford Ranger [less than 30,000 km]
[reg. cab] 4x2 with Continental Tires that were sold with truck from lot

Wanted to know who was responsible for the road maintenance of secondary roads?

Are all roads the responsibility of each township or town/city?

If a road that is well traveled and in dire need of total rebuild as the 'patching' is a temporary fix and experience has shown that the patch will soon loose it's strength and become a pothole again ...

Hello ...

Am I the only person is Ontario that wonders why it was determined that the lines on the road [specifically the outer edge lines-shoulder of road] are painted white ... as the lines are not too visible in bad weather - especially snow as the white line blends with the snow.

I have seen a 'test strip' of various colors on the 401 ...

In regard to speeding [speed traps] anyone can go to this website and find out where the speed traps are.

Who runs this website - and aren't they breaking the law

Ontario - Browse Speed Traps by City

http://www.speedtrap.org/state/60/Ontario

http://www.speedtrap.org/view/Ontario/47142

http://www.speedtrap.org/view/Ontario/11585

http ...

I can't understand why people don't have enough 'common sense' and 'courtesy' to drive with their headlights on - especially in bad weather/road conditions

I was the victim of a MVA as I had to stop abruptly on a uneven paved road [ road tracks ] as the driver in front of me apparently didn't think it was necessary to have his lights on or 4 way ...

Still waiting for reply to last correspondence re:advice to roll-over

thanks

Hey Stanton ...

I have the statement from each driver with their name and contact information made at scene of accident when 'I' went to get a copy of the accident report and paid $126.75 for 3 PHOTO-COPIES - Police Report - $42.50 Statement from Driver in front of me - $42.50 and Statement from Driver behind me- $42.50 and no statement of what ...

thanks for getting back to me

I see by your response that you are either a retired police officer or still working within the force by your answers to my questions, which is fine.

It's too bad a proper thorough investigation was not done, as I would have had all of this mess cleared up having a statement and the insurance companies could battle ...

First off ... if this is the wrong forum for posting, I apologize as I could not find one that pertains to my question

I realize general road maintenance is the responsibility of the township that it covers, although when the road is being used by heavy equipment [CN rebuilding in area] large tractor-trailers and dump trucks with tandem trailers ...

STILL WAITING FOR A REPLY TO MY QUESTIONS FROM LAST CORRESPONDENCE

Thank you

Hello ..
Thanks for the quick response - much appreciated

Apparently my insurance company didn't require the accident report, as I had avoided hitting the vehicle in front of me, it wasn't needed. It was strongly suggested to me to obtain a copy of the accident report with 'my statement' enclosed in case my condition worsened - as is the case as I ...

Well first of all ... glad to have found the forum - hoping to find answers to 'alot' of questions

I was unfortunate in July 2010 in that I ended up rolling my 2009 Ranger three times, through a fence and landing on the roof on a rained-out road that was/is in need of proper repair in Eastern Ontario.
I was assisted out of the vehicle by the ...