Canadian Legislative Issues

As of January 1 2016, a new law came into effect in Ontario which requires drivers to remain stopped until the pedestrian has completely crossed the road and the school guard is no longer on the road. The law does not affect crosswalks. 

Drivers and cyclists who do not respect this law can face a fine between $150 and $500 as well as three demerit points. 

"We are committed to using the new laws as an enhanced deterrent in reducing pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities," declared Carole Dionne, Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant. 

The province of Ontario has taken such action in order to reduce the number of pedestrian-related injuries on the roads which has a direct impact on drivers within the province.  

General Motors has announced that it will invest half a billion dollars in Lyft, a significant step for the automobile industry. Lyft, a ridesharing company, will receive vehicles from GM and drivers will be able to pick up passengers much like their rival company Uber. However, in addition to that, the end goal is to eventually provide a driverless car network. 

"We see the future of personal mobility as connected, seamless, and autonomous," declared Dan Ammann, GM President. 

Because GM sees the future of the auto industry as autonomous, they will be investing in research and technology in order to develop a network of driverless cars. 

GM is certainly being visionary, as the company is massively investing in a high-tech future, which could very well have an impact on NAFA fleet managers in the long run.