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That law needs to change. Immediate roadside suspension and vehicle seizure should have whenever caught doing 50% over the limit. So, 45 in a 30 kph, seizure. 150 in a 100 kph, seizure. 90 in a 60 kph, seizure. Same, same.

Unfortunately, the roadways are not built or designed for the posted speed limit. They are designed for the "safety" of speeders doing 50+ over the speed limit. That's why we see w-i-d-e streets in the suburbs, because they ignore the pedestrian.
 
Stunt driving has a more complex definition than that:

  • driving that indicates an intention to chase another motor vehicle.
  • driving at a speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed.
  • driving that indicates the drivers of the motor vehicles are engaged in a competition.
  • driving without due care and attention, without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway or that may endanger any person by,
    • outdistancing or attempting to outdistance one or more other motor vehicles while driving at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed, or
    • repeatedly changing lanes in close proximity to other vehicles to cut through the ordinary flow of traffic while driving at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed.
Stunt driving can also include:

  • driving with a person in the trunk of the motor vehicle.
  • driving while the driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat.
  • driving to prevent another vehicle from passing,
  • spinning a vehicle or cause it to circle, without maintaining control over it.
  • cause some or all of its tires to lose traction with the surface of the highway while turning.
  • driving that indicates an intention to drive, without justification, as close as possible to another vehicle, pedestrian or fixed object on or near the highway.
  • lift some or all of its tires from the surface of the highway, including driving a motorcycle with only one wheel in contact with the ground.
  • driving two or more motor vehicles side by side or in proximity to each other, where one of the motor vehicles occupies a lane of traffic or other portion of the highway intended for use by oncoming traffic for a period of time that is longer than is reasonably required to pass another motor vehicle.
  • stopping or slowing down in a manner that indicates the driver’s sole intention in stopping or slowing down is to interfere with the movement of another vehicle by cutting off its passage on the highway or to cause another vehicle to stop or slow down in circumstances where the other vehicle would not ordinarily do so.
A Marked Departure – Lawful Rate of Speed means;

“marked departure from the lawful rate of speed” means a rate of speed that may limit the ability of a driver of a motor vehicle to prudently adjust to changing circumstances on the highway.


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Generally a speed of 50km/ph over the posted limit is considered to meet this criteria.

Not generally - it is specifically identified in O/Reg. 455/07 under the HTA:

7. Driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 50 kilometres per hour or more over the speed limit.
7.1 Driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 150 kilometres per hour or more.


Complete Regulation is here.
 
Not generally - it is specifically identified in O/Reg. 455/07 under the HTA:

7. Driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 50 kilometres per hour or more over the speed limit.
7.1 Driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 150 kilometres per hour or more.


Complete Regulation is here.

I had thought as much, but the site I copied from specified this was the regulation, I ought to have double-checked!
 
Premier Ford slams 'bunch of yahoos' protesting COVID-19 emergency measures outside Queen's Park.

About 100 people gathered in front of Queen’s Park, chanting slogans demanding Ford “open up Ontario” and end all emergency measures, with some carrying signs claiming the novel coronavirus is a hoax.

https://www.cp24.com/news/ford-slam...gency-measures-outside-queen-s-park-1.4911848

Someone at Queens Park should have called TPS and had them given hefty fines
 
Premier Ford slams 'bunch of yahoos' protesting COVID-19 emergency measures outside Queen's Park.

About 100 people gathered in front of Queen’s Park, chanting slogans demanding Ford “open up Ontario” and end all emergency measures, with some carrying signs claiming the novel coronavirus is a hoax.

https://www.cp24.com/news/ford-slam...gency-measures-outside-queen-s-park-1.4911848

There are obviously alternate perspectives on the the measures, founded on philosophical, economic or political principles. "I want a haircut" isn't one of them. Folks suffering in hospitals or LTC facilities must feel so valued.
 
The whole haircut thing is interesting. It hasn't been that long! It's not like we all look like ZZTop or something.
My wife and I sheared the poodle today. With groomers deemed nonessential our poor chap was getting very wooly to the point that collateral seepage of the necessaries were making a mess. So, with our new from Crappy Tire, quality made-in-USA Wahl dog trimmer we set to work. Four hours later the dog is bathed and shorn, sitting equally exhausted beside me on the front porch enjoying the afternoon sun. Our groomer earns her $65 plus tip.

I‘ve been shaving myself every day as I hate the whiskers feeling. Once you go vintage double edge safety blade, shaving is both a luxurious treat, and rewarding as you’re beating the “big shave” industry. As for up top, electric trimmer (not the dog’s) for sideburns, black of head and those old man ear lobes. After that, I may be thicker on top, but otherwise I’m not scruffy.
 
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