2- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 22, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com McGuinty Government Proposes New Rules For Novice Drivers News Release November 18th, 2008 indicated that the McGuinty government has introduced new legislation and regulations to improve the Ontario's Graduated Licensing System (GLS). GLS does work...14 years after the program began, fatalities and injuries among teen drivers have declined by almost 25%. "Teenaged drivers are about 3.5 times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision," said Transportation Minister Jim Bradley "Lengthening their training period will give young and novice drivers more time to develop a lifetime of safe driving habits." One of the proposed improvements to this system include: Increasing the length of time drivers spend at the G1 and G2 levels. Currently novice drivers can obtain a full G licence in as little as 20 months. The new legislation proposes the minimum would be 30 months. Proposed Length in this Phase: p g Minimum 1 ½ years (18 months), reducible to 12 months if the driver completes an approved driver education course and presents the certificate to the Ministry. (To find an approved driver training program please go to the Ministry of Transportation website at www.mto.gov. on.ca and search by city) PLUM fresh innovative NOW BOOKING PRIVATE CHRISTMAS PARTIES G2 Requirements Current Length in this Phase: Minimum g 1 year (12 months) Proposed Length in this Phase: p g Minimum 1 ½ years (18 months) These newly proposed changes to the legislation have not come into effect yet. If you are thinking about taking a driver training program, or are somewhere within the graduated licensing system right now and would like to complete the process before these new regulations take effect, please call DriveWise Canada. We do support the Government for trying to improve the safety of our roadways, but we also understand how frustrating these regulations can seem, especially to "young" drivers. For more information regarding these proposed regulations g g p p g please go to www.drivewiseoakville.com m or call 905-845-7200. CALL OR EMAIL FOR DETAILS G1 Requirements Current Length in this Phase: Minimum g 1 year (12 months), reducible to 8 months if the driver completes an approved driver education course and presents the certificate to the Ministry. YOUR HOLIDAY CATERING SPECIALISTS culinary expertise, caring service, experience and event planning will take your event from ordinary to extraordinary. Refer a friend and save! 905-844-7110 Safe Start: Beginner Driver Education CLASSROOM 25 hrs in-class Evenings & Weekends Small class sizes Use of interactive tools to keep students engaged - 6 hrs simulation - Adverse Weather effects - Risk free environment - Focused on highway, urban & city driving SIMULATION planning a florida florida vacation rates as low as $85/ On your next Florida vacation, don't be satisfied with a `two-bed-andwashroom hotel room' when you can stay in a luxurious and well-appointed condo, Villa or Pool Home! Find homes available at all the popular Florida destinations including Disney World! night IN-CAR LESSON - 10 hrs private in-car lessons - Flexible scheduling & pick up - Professional & Skilled Instructors MANY vacation homes to choose from! Choose from Condos, Villas, Pool homes and from 3 to 8 Bedroom homes Next Weekend Course Saturday & Sunday (2 weekends) turday Nov. 29, 30 Dec. 6, 7 9:30am to 4:15pm 9 All areas of Florida. You choose where you want to be. Call today to Register! R For course information: www.drivewiseoakville.com info@drivewiseoakville.com 905.845.7200 Deal ith yw directlner for t the ow dos, n Co & Pool Villas mes! Ho IT US AT VIS The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away!