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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-11-24, Page 10ews November 24, 1976 10‘41*. Page 10 Citizens N .lack Riddell The Driver Licence Classifica- tion program was announced this week in the Legislature by the Minister of Transportation Com- munications, Mr. James Snow, to become effective February 1, 1977. With these new regulations, every driver, no matter what type of vehicle he or she drives, will have a driver's licence relating to a specific class, and he or she will be permitted to operate only the vehicles in- dicated in that class. The Chauffeur's licence classification will be discon- tinued. Being paid to drive will no longer be a factor in the new licence system. Instead, all drivers will be categorized, depending on the characteristics of the vehicle driven, Drivers of cars, light trucks and motorcycles need take no ac- tion to obtain new licences. When their present licences expire, they will automatically receive the new type of licence. However, Bus drivers, truck drivers and companies are urged to take action now to obtain replacement licences. Presently licensed school bus drivers must convert to a Class B or E licence, which in the new system applies to large or small school buses. It will also be necessary for school bus drivers New regulations for drivers who have not already done so, to take a defensive driving course. Drivers of heavier vehicles, such as commercial buses and trucks or tractor -trailers, will be reclassified under the new program. As drivers of such heavy commercial vehicles are subject to a great deal more physicial, mental and emotional strain than are for instance car drivers, these operators will have to meet higher health and vision standards. They will also have to file periodic medical reports to confirm that they are continuing to meet such stan- dards. Drivers holding a Class A/ B/ C/ E or F licence must provide a satisfactory medical report every three years to age 65 and annually thereafter. Class D drivers, although required to file a medical report initially with their applications are not includ- ed on a cyclical basis. Medical reports may be required at any time from any driver for driver control purposes. The new regulations provide for a one year conversion for those who wish to upgrade their licences on the basis of their driving experience. The new driver licence classifications are - Class "A" -Any Tractor -trailer or truck trailer combination. May also drive vehicles in Class D and G. Class "B" -Any school bus. May also drive vehicles in Class C/ D/ E/ F and G. Class "C" -Any bus, but not a school bus. May also drive vehicles in Class D, F and G. Class "D" -Any truck or com- bination provided the towed vehi- cle is not over 10,000 lbs. May also drive vehicles in Class G. Class "E" -School bus max- imum of 24 passenger capacity. May also drive vehicles in Class eets in A Local Meeting of Local 317, National Farmer's Union was held on Tuesday evening in the Dashwood Community Centre. The minutes of last meeting were discussed and financial statement was given. Notices had also been mailed on two upcoming meetings on November 17. A day meeting of Region 3, N.F.U. at the Avion Motel, Mahon from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is in response to the one held a few weeks ago when Property Tax Reform was dis- cussed. Someone -from the Ont- ario Government will attend to explain the proposals in more F and G. Class "F" -Regular Bus max- imum of 24 passenger capacity and ambulances. May also drive vehicles in Class G. Class "G" -Any automibile, small truck or combination up to 18,000 lbs, provided the towed vehicle is not over 10,000 lbs. Class "M" -Motor cycles. Class "L" -Valid for the opera- tion of a Class G motor vehicle when accompanied by a holder of a valid Class A, B, C, D, E, F or G licence, occupying a seat beside the L licence holder, for the purpose of giving instruc- tions in driving the motor vehi- cle. Class "R," -Motorcycling training: this authorizes holder to drive the motorcycle for the purpose of training, subject to restrictions such as time of day, speed limits and prohibition against passengers. Ottawa East Liberal MPP AIbert Roy called upon the Government to lay criminal charges against the QPP for bugging a privileged conversa- tion between an accused killer and his lawyer last Easter, without legal authority. He said, there are transcripts of . tapped conversation in the Lanark Coun- ty Jail superintendent's office between Donald Turner, subse- quently found guilty of non - capital murder, and his defence lawyer Mike Quigley, although none of the information received was used in the Turner trial. During a heated exchange on this subject, Mr. Roy called upon the Solicitor -General to produce the authorization specifying that a communication between Turner and his solicitor could be intercepted, and asked how the Minister could, as the senior law officer of the Crown, avoid tak- ing a position on this matter. The Solicitor -General stated detail; the need for property tax reform based on market values. It will also include a review of Ontario's Farm Stabil- ization Bill introduced to the Legislature. Also on November 17, 1976,. a District Meeting of the N.F.U. at 9 p.m. at the Mitchell Muni- cipal Hall. Lloyd Willert was nominated to attend the National Con- vention in Edmonton on Decem- ber 6-10, 1976. Lloyd Willert and Gerald Regier attended a meeting on October 25th in Woodstock where Dr. Murray Miller spoke on land erosion. He recommends Soil Savors and ood the Chisel -plough, but not used when land is wet. He also recommends shallow tillage, if using the mould -board plough. Local 317 will also send attendance to a six week workshop in Mitchell by the Hydro Commission. Several meetings have been attended concerning the Nue- clear Plants. Coloured slides were shown and were also narrated on tape on the marketing of beef and why the N.F.U. is working for a National Meat Authority. The slides were discussed at length, then the meeting was adiourned. You are cordially invited to a preview of our exciting new Christmas Toy and Gift selection on display during our CH ISTMAS OPEN HOUSE No Obligation to Purchase Friday Eve °Hing, Nove ber 26 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Free coffee and donuts * Candy canes for children Chidren welcome when accompanied by an adult * SANTA WILL 13E HERE * HENSALL Ph. 262-2015 he was prohibited by the Crirninal Code from tabling the authorization in question. When Mr. Roy challenged this state- ment, the Minister accused the Member of being irresponsible. The Speaker subsequently refused to allow Mr. Roy to read the full relevant section of the Criminal Code, becausethattime for oral question period had ex- pired, and the matter threatened to develop into a debate. Mr. Roy said the courts had already ruled that the order in question was a public document, and that the Minister was misleading the House. The Speaker .asked. Mr. Roy to withdraw his remark and when. he refused to do so, the Sergeant at Arms escorted him from the House. As a result of Mr. Roy's in- itiative the Attorney General has assured everyone that a direc- tive will go out to the proper authorities ensuring the "Authorization will not include the bugging of a priviliged con- versation between a lawyer and his client" Your Tr.jan See Corn l Baler has a hybrid for yo y ® Say i F today. Dove Taylor R.R. #1, Zurich -- 262-5341 Exeter Produce Exeter -- 235-0141 TROJAN CUSTOM CORN PFIZER COMPANY LTD. 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