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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-01-21, Page 2222 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Announcements Ontario drivers now required to yield to buses as they merge into traffic Yield to Bus legisla- tion intended to improve transit flow and fight gridlock TORONTO — You're going to have to "Yield to the Bus.' That's the new message going out to drivers in Ontario. Under a new law, drivers must yield to buses as they pull away from bus bays and re-enter adjacent traffic lanes. The legislation will make it easier for buses to merge back into traffic and to keep on schedule. The new law, effective Jan. 2, applies where public transit services display the Yield to Bus sign on the back of buses. Ontario enacted the new law in response to recommendations by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and municipal transit systems. Reducing the time it takes for buses to merge into traffic improves transit flow and helps attract new riders by making tran- sit services more reliable and effi- cient, especially during rush hours. Similar legislation is already in place in British Columbia and Quebec, as well as a number of states, including California, Washington State, Florida and Oregon. Buses will display the Yield to Bus sign, which shows an inverted triangle (the standard for yield signs), and a bus with its left turn signal flashing, on the back. Transit agencies may also place signs on the rear of their buses with the message "Yield to the Bus" to draw attention to the new legislation and the yield to bus sign. A public awareness campaign consisting of posters, information sessions and radio spots is planned to help advise all road users and the enforcement community about the new Yield to Bus law. The new legislation applies to all municipal transit and GO Transit buses that display the yield to bus sign on the rear of the bus above the left turn signal. When a bus displaying the yield to bus sign sig- nals its intention to pull out from a bus bay by activating the left turn signal, drivers approaching from the rear in the adjacent lane are required to slow down or stop to allow the bus to re-enter the lane, unless it is unsafe to do so. Yield to Bus infractions carry a fine of $90. For more information on the new Yield to Bus law see www.e- laws.gov.on.ca. Officers busy on snowmobile trails HURON — Two Huron OPP officers have been busy on the trails in Huron County. The two officers start- ed on the trails Jan. 14 and have stopped more than 200 snowmobilers and driven close to 600 kilometres. Seven people have been charged with offences, four for hav- ing an expired Val Tag, two for failure to pro- vide evidence of insur- ance and another for trespassing on some- one's property without permission. Thirteen others were given warnings about speeding issues and driving standards. Four people were found with alcohol on their breath and blew into the alcotest and were found within acceptable limits. Officers were on trails in South Huron, East Huron, Central Huron, North Huron and Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh. Patrols will continue. According to police, they continue to battle with a number of calls about the way snowmo- bilers are using the trails. No trespassing please Travelling across the white powdery country- side off -trail is an exciting way to enjoy the sport of snowmobil- ing in Huron County. When going off -trail, safety should be num- ber one, but it is also important to plan the route and be aware of 'No Trespassing' signs. Every year Huron OPP receives complaints of snowmobiles crossing private property. Snow machines can damage property such as septic systems or anything else that is under the snow that belongs to the property owner. Trespassing on pri- vate property is against the law. You may be arrested if are found on private property and you may be charged. Under section 2(1) of the Trespass to Property Act (TPA) of Ontario every person who is not acting under a right or authority conferred by law and who, (a) without the express permission of the occupier, the proof of which rests on the defendant, (i) enters on premises when entry is prohibit- ed under this Act, or (ii) engages in an activity on premises when the activity is prohibited under this Act; or (b) does not leave the premises immediately after he or she is directed to do so by the occupier of the premis- es or a person autho- rized by the occupier, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $2,000. Section 11 of the TPA says: Where an offence under this Act is com- mitted by means of a motor vehicle, as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, or by means of a motorized snow vehicle, as defined in the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act, the driver of the motor vehicle or motorized snow vehicle is liable to the fine pro- vided under this Act and, where the driver is not the owner, the owner of the motor vehicle or motorized snow vehicle is liable to the fine provided under J.M. McBeath Funeral Home Joyce McBeath at McBeath Funeral Home offers caring funeral home services 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich Visitation Chapel, 79 King St., Hensall www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com Tel: (519) 236-4365 x: (519) 236-4359 this Act unless the dri- ver is convicted of the offence or, at the time the offence was com- mitted, the motor vehi- cle or motorized snow vehicle was in the pos- session of a person other than the owner without the owner's consent. Agent for Stratford Memorials Huron OPP want to remind operators of motorized snow vehi- cles, to be courteous. Check your route ahead of time. If you see signs posted 'No Trespassing', please use an alternate route. Happy 1st Birthday JACI-LYNN 2 o©VA1 You're 1 -year old already! You PUT A SMILE ON OUR FACE EVERYDAY! We love you! Love Mommy, Daddy, and big sis Brooke ��Happy Birthday Greg Love Kim, Quinn & Aimee SZABO While on a cruise Matthew Szabo and Tara Ingram exchanged marriage vows on Dec. 20, 2003. Sandy and Pam Ingram and Ernie and Marie Szabo would like to congratulate their children. A celebration of their marriage will be held at the Hensall Arena on Saturday, January 31st at8p.m. / INGRAM 1, r - f` r '+ On Your Marr.. Get Set... Fight Alzheimer Disease!! 9TH ANNUAL WALK FOR MEMORIES SOUTH HURON LOCATION South District High School 92 Gidley St, Exeter Saturday, January 24, 2004 10 am - 12 pm MAKE A CLICK IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Register and Donate at www.walkfonnemories.ca or call 1-519-482-1482 or 1-800-561-5012 to request a pledge sheet Pineridge Snowmobile Club POKER RALLY Sat. Jan. 24 Registration 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at any check point • Mark Ryan's Shack • Bev Ritchie's Shack • Darryl Hodgins' Shack • Murray McDonald's Shack FOR INFORMATION CONTACT BEV RITCHIE 294-6374 Exeter and Surrounding Communities If you are: •Moving -Marrying •Having a baby •Retiring •Starting a Business CALL LCOME WAGON for your free gifts & information on behalf of Exeter's Community - minded businesses Faye Van Oss 228-7053 All proceeds Support the Alzheimer Society of Huron County 41 :1 Martin Mommersteeg - 65 Years Yoan • IF YOU SEE THIS MAN ON JANUARY 24TH, WISH HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Love from your wife, children and 9 grandchildren 41 ii 14 ii 14 ii N i 04 04 Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation presents "The Heart Ball Saturday, February 14/04 at the Oakwood Inn Golf Resort & Spa Join us for dinner, dancing to a live orchestra, and bid on items including a stay at a 5 -star Toronto hotel with dinner, a dream date (personal chef, wine lovers package) and others. Door Prize: A Carribean Cruise for 2! Limo service available for singles. 7) For tickets call 519 243 3682 51, rl .�c� A fundraising event on behalf of the new Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre