The Globe and Mail

Is it illegal to cut corners on a left turn?

Jason Tchir — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

I’m seeing too many drivers cut corners when they turn left. Instead of slowing down and making a proper turn that’s closer to 90 degrees, they start turning way too early and cut into the oncoming lane of the street they’re turning into. At a red light this week, I was stopping just before the stop line when a driver turning left on the green light swung into my lane. He came within an inch of hitting me. Is there a law against turning like that? Am I the only driver who knows how to turn left anymore? – Barbara, Ottawa

When do drivers legally have to signal?

Jason Tchir — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Are drivers legally supposed to signal every time they turn or pull over? Every day, I see drivers who don’t bother signalling when pulling in or out of driveways and parking spaces. It’s hard to know what they’re doing – especially when I’m walking with my two young kids on a sidewalk or trying to get us safely from the car to the grocery store. – Grace, Ottawa

As EV sales stumble in Canada, the global trend is much different

Jason Tchir — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Last year, one in every four cars sold worldwide was an EV and even Canadian sales were better than some had expected