Highway Traffic Act #9 Rules of the Road #1 PDF

www.opcva.ca Highway Traffic Act # 9 Rules of the Road #1 Version: BCT Traffic Jan 2021 © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2018 Objectives • Rules of the Road – Intersections – Turns and Signals – Pedestrians – Pedestrians Crossovers 5 Intersection What is the definition of intersection ? • •...

www.opcva.ca Highway Traffic Act # 9 Rules of the Road #1 Version: BCT Traffic Jan 2021 © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2018 Objectives • Rules of the Road – Intersections – Turns and Signals – Pedestrians – Pedestrians Crossovers 5 Intersection What is the definition of intersection ? • • "intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then of the lateral boundary lines of two or more highways that join one another at an angle, whether or not one highway crosses the other; 1 (1) HTA 6 Intersection 7 Intersection 8 Intersection 9 Uncontrolled Intersection What HTA section identifies who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection? • s 135 HTA • The driver who gets there first. • The vehicle on the right side if both drivers arrive at the same time? • Example of an uncontrolled intersection: traffic lights inoperable resulting from a power outage. 10 Uncontrolled Intersection Same Arrival Time 11 Stop Signs Where do you stop when approaching a stop sign at an intersection? – marked stop line – before nearest crosswalk – before intersection 12 Stop Signs What are your other obligations at a stop sign? • Yield • Proceed when safe 136(1) HTA 13 Stop – At Stop Line 14 Stop – Before Crosswalk 15 Stop – Before Crosswalk (unmarked) 16 Stop before intersection BCT Traffic # 13 17 Stop Signs • • • Q. How is the works department to know where to erect a stop sign at an intersection? A. O.Reg. 615 sections 7, 8, and 9 Think about your Facts in Issue for an investigation. 18 Stop Signs (Who is at Fault) When investigating collisions at stop signs, officers need to consider if, based on the evidence, or lack thereof, the most appropriate charge may be the offence of: “Fail to yield to traffic on through highway” HTA 136(1)(b) (short form wording book) 19 Yield Sign Q. What are you required to do when approaching a Yield Sign? (HTA) • Slow down or Stop if necessary • Yield • Proceed with caution – 138 (1) HTA 20 Turn - From Private Drive A driver is leaving a shopping mall parking lot that has a stop sign at the exit. He makes a left turn onto a highway , into the path of an oncoming car and collides with it. What is the appropriate charge? • Fail to Yield From Private Drive s139(1) HTA • Not s136 as there is no intersection 21 Turn - Into Private Drive In the process of turning left from a highway into a private drive a motorist collides with an oncoming car. What would be the appropriate charge? • Turn Not In Safety 142(1) 22 Turns What are the two requirements that this section places on drivers? • Ensure that the turn can be made in safety • If any other traffic affected, signal 23 Turn - Private Drive 24 Signals When do you have to give a signal to other drivers of your intention to make a movement with your vehicle? 25 Signaling • • • • At intersection Into private road / driveway From one lane to another or to leave roadway If other vehicle may be affected shall give a signal plainly visible 26 Signals • Are your signal lights the only method of letting drivers know of your intentions? • What kinds of signals are permissible? • By hand signal or mechanical/electrical as described in 142(3)(4)(6) 27 Parked Position What are the requirements before moving from a parked or stopped position? • S 142(2) HTA; see that the movement can be made in safety, and, if in turning the vehicle the operation of any other vehicle may be affected by the movement, shall give a signal of the intention to make the movement. 28 Lane Change You observe a car driving along a marked highway. This motor vehicle then proceeds to “cut” in front of another car causing the second vehicle to brake to avoid an accident. What if any offence(s) occurred? • S 142(1) HTA Change Lane - Not in Safety • S154 (1) (a) HTA- unsafe lane change 29 Pedestrians Although pedestrians are required to follow certain rules of the road; there is NO general arrest authority if the pedestrian refuses to identify themselves. When are they required to identify themselves? • 2 specific situations covered by sections • 185(3) HTA and 177(2) - Ref 217 (3.1) 30 Pedestrian Crossover What is a pedestrian crossover? • 1(1) HTA; any portion of a roadway, designated by by-law of a municipality, at an intersection or elsewhere, distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by signs on the highway and lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway as prescribed by the regulations 31 Pedestrian Crossover 32 Pedestrian Crossover • • • • What are the duties of a driver approaching a Pedestrian Crossover when a pedestrian is crossing on the roadway within the PXO? HTA 140 (1) definition of pedestrian 140 (9) Shall stop before entering crossover Shall not overtake another vehicle already stopped at the crossover AND Shall not proceed into the crossover until the pedestrian is no longer on the roadway 33 Pedestrian Crossover 34 Passing - PXO May a driver pass when approaching a PXO? • 140 (3) HTA • Shall not pass within 30 metres 35 Pedestrian Crossover Pedestrian Responsibilities Where is this located in the HTA? • 140 (4) HTA • No pedestrian – Leave curb / place of safety – Into path of vehicle / street car – So close impracticable to yield 36 Penalties for Pedestrian-related Offences • Increased penalties for pedestrian – related offences (i.e. failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, crossovers and school crossings) and escalating fines for drivers convicted of multiple offences within five years. HTA Sec 140(1),(3),144(7), 176(3) ( As of September 1st, 2018) Increased penalties for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. • First offence: $300- $1000 + 4 Demerit points. • Second and subsequent offences: $500-$1000 + 4 Demerit points within a 5 year period. HTA Sec 144.1 37 Next class: • Practical Session in the Drill Hall – review materials for Session 10 38