The Carlington Summit

Following the recent tragedy on the 401 near Windsor, “The Minister of Transportation will immediately establish an Advisory Group on Safe Driving, with representation from a wide range of road safety stakeholders” the government announced recently.

The group will advise the Minister on matters related to the quality, effectiveness and responsiveness of the province's measures to combat aggressive driving, including public education initiatives.

The group will also provide input and advice to a ministry review of the existing rules of the road. The review will look at possible improvements to address aggressive driving behaviors such as excessive speeding, following too closely and making frequent and improper lane changes.

Read more at: http://www.newswire.ca/government/ontario/english/releases/September1999/17/c4071.html