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John Ducker: Points to ponder on the region’s roads

John Ducker: Points to ponder on the region’s roads

Some pet peeves to talk about this week, from left turn deniers to slow drivers
John Ducker: Seat belts save lives. It's that simple

John Ducker: Seat belts save lives. It's that simple

People ejected from their vehicles account for half of all the fatalities in a rollover crash
John Ducker: Dashcams help hold drivers accountable

John Ducker: Dashcams help hold drivers accountable

If you use a dashcam you’re more likely to be aware of your own driving
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ car buyers get post-sticker sticker shock with new 'market adjustment' fees

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ car buyers get post-sticker sticker shock with new 'market adjustment' fees

With demand for new cars outstripping supply, many buyers are being asked to pay hundreds, or even a few thousand dollars, more than the advertised price
You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having winter tires on most ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ highways

You can get slapped with a $121 fine for not having winter tires on most ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ highways

Be prepared.
John Ducker: How to know when it's time to hang up the keys

John Ducker: How to know when it's time to hang up the keys

In your 70s and onward, you are more likely to be involved in a crash than any other age group, except those who are 25 and younger
Shock at the pumps largely a refining issue: analyst

Shock at the pumps largely a refining issue: analyst

Gasoline prices in Vancouver spiked twice over the weekend by 38 cents, while Greater Victoria also saw sharp increases.
City of Victoria installs first of 30 neighbourhood EV fast chargers

City of Victoria installs first of 30 neighbourhood EV fast chargers

The new station, located in the Bay Street parking lot at Vic West Park, has two 50-kilowatt direct-current fast chargers.
Bill Vance: Automotive historian offered readers insight into classic cars

Bill Vance: Automotive historian offered readers insight into classic cars

Mercedes-Benz 300SL, Bill’s favourite car, was first to feature gullwing doors
John Ducker: It's time to focus on pedestrian safety

John Ducker: It's time to focus on pedestrian safety

According to the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ coroner, the worst seasons for pedestrian fatalities are nearly upon us