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Volume 16, No. 2 Summer 2008

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3-5Committee News• Trip Inspection

Implementation• Vehicle Priority-Setting• Road Safety Forum• Updated Medical

Standards• DND National Driver

Permit Accepted

6CCMTA’s 2008 AwardWinners

7CCMTA’s Board ofDirectors

8In the Jurisdictions• Alberta Anti-Distractions

Driver EducationProgram

• Mandatory InterlockProgram in Alberta

• Saskatchewan’s Seat BeltChallenge Project

• New Ontario LicencePlates with FrenchSlogan

• Drop in Road FatalitiesMarks Quebec’s RoadSafety Year

9Roadcheck

10Enhanced DriverLicences

11New Members

12Transports of Delight

Message from CCMTA’s President

Challenging Times Lie Ahead for CCMTA

Saskatchewan’sSaskatchewan’sSaskatchewan’sSaskatchewan’sSaskatchewan’sSherry Wolf wasSherry Wolf wasSherry Wolf wasSherry Wolf wasSherry Wolf wasrecently appointedrecently appointedrecently appointedrecently appointedrecently appointedCCMTA President.CCMTA President.CCMTA President.CCMTA President.CCMTA President.Ms. Wolf, Vice-Ms. Wolf, Vice-Ms. Wolf, Vice-Ms. Wolf, Vice-Ms. Wolf, Vice-president of the Autopresident of the Autopresident of the Autopresident of the Autopresident of the AutoFund Division atFund Division atFund Division atFund Division atFund Division atSGI, offers her viewsSGI, offers her viewsSGI, offers her viewsSGI, offers her viewsSGI, offers her viewson what CCMTAon what CCMTAon what CCMTAon what CCMTAon what CCMTAmust accomplish inmust accomplish inmust accomplish inmust accomplish inmust accomplish inthe year ahead.the year ahead.the year ahead.the year ahead.the year ahead.

I look forward to thechallenges andopportunities of beingCCMTA’s President in2008-2009.

Canada’s road safetyand motor vehicleadministrators are at a crossroads, giventhe challenging economic circumstanceswhich vary across the country, limitedjurisdictional resources (when oneconsiders the enormity of CCMTA’songoing workplans) and worldwideconcern for the environment.

This cluster of issues will add morecomplexity and urgency to the businessof CCMTA, as we must consider theircombined impact on road safety forCanadian motorists.

I believe that in view of these challengesand their associated opportunities, it isnecessary for CCMTA to retool itself tobetter serve its members and the causeof improving road safety in Canada.

How this is to be achieved and what thefinal outcome will be are still unknown

quantities, but the ways inwhich CCMTA should changeto meet its strategic goalsand vision will be a hot topicfor discussion anddeliberation in the next fewmonths.

I want to recognize the hardwork of the CCMTA standingcommittees, working groups,task forces and dedicatedsecretariat staff.

So much has beenachieved... but a lot moreremains to be done. Expectsome interestingdevelopments in the monthsahead.

I would like to thank the Government of Newfoundlandand Labrador for the wonderful hospitality it extended atthe Annual Meeting last May.

We look forward to hosting CCMTA’s 2009 AnnualMeeting in Regina, Saskatchewan, from May 10 to 14;the theme of the event will be Take Care Out There (amost appropriate one, I think, reflecting the tumultuoustimes we live in). I can’t guarantee sunshine, but it’s alikelihood, as Regina enjoys more sunny days than anyother provincial capital in Canada.

And, according to the Mobil Travel Guide, within our vastborders you’ll find more road surface than in any otherprovince, totaling 241,400 kilometers. So I encourageyou to take advantage of your stay in Saskatchewan andtravel down some of these roads before you arrive inRegina or after your work at the Annual Meeting is done.

Let’s all get set for an exciting year!

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A Vintage Year for CCMTA!

Pl a t i n u mP l a t i n u mP l a t i n u mP l a t i n u mP l a t i n u m

B r o n z eB r o n z eB r o n z eB r o n z eB r o n z e• AAMVA – Region IV• Accident Support Services International Ltd.• Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp.• Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada• Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors• Canadian Transportation Equipment Association• Carfax Vehicle History Reports• J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.• Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council• Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada• Orca Transportation Safety Group• Petroleum Services Association of Canada• Precision Drilling• Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada• The Rubber Association of Canada• Serco DES Inc.• Sherlock Antitheft Marking Inc.• U-Haul International Inc.• Verigo Inc. Wireless Logbook and VehicleInspection Report

• VeriSol (Verification Solutions, Inc.)• The War Amps• Zebra Card Printer Solutions

• CarProof• CGI Information Systems• Datacard Group• Digimarc Corporation• Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) Systems Canada Inc.• R. L. Polk Canada, Inc.• Registrar of Imported Vehicles

(Adminserv – A Livingston Company)

• VerXdirect Corp.

• 3M Canada• Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited• Experian Automotive• L-1 Identity Solutions – Viisage Secure CredentialingSolutions

• AAMVA – Region I• AON Reed Stenhouse Inc.• Association of International Automobile Manufacturersof Canada

• Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association• Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association• CN• Natural Resources Canada• Wheels, Inc.

Thank You, Sponsors!

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S i l v e rS i l v e rS i l v e rS i l v e rS i l v e rFFFFFormer CCMTormer CCMTormer CCMTormer CCMTormer CCMTA PA PA PA PA President Carolyn Burggraaf (at podium) launchedresident Carolyn Burggraaf (at podium) launchedresident Carolyn Burggraaf (at podium) launchedresident Carolyn Burggraaf (at podium) launchedresident Carolyn Burggraaf (at podium) launched2008 Canada R2008 Canada R2008 Canada R2008 Canada R2008 Canada Road Safety Woad Safety Woad Safety Woad Safety Woad Safety Week by urging jurisdictions to developeek by urging jurisdictions to developeek by urging jurisdictions to developeek by urging jurisdictions to developeek by urging jurisdictions to developaction plans to meet the ambitious road safety targets set for 2010.action plans to meet the ambitious road safety targets set for 2010.action plans to meet the ambitious road safety targets set for 2010.action plans to meet the ambitious road safety targets set for 2010.action plans to meet the ambitious road safety targets set for 2010.

CCMTA’s 2008 Annual Meeting inCCMTA’s 2008 Annual Meeting inCCMTA’s 2008 Annual Meeting inCCMTA’s 2008 Annual Meeting inCCMTA’s 2008 Annual Meeting inSt. John’s was remarkable inSt. John’s was remarkable inSt. John’s was remarkable inSt. John’s was remarkable inSt. John’s was remarkable inmany ways. As well as a busymany ways. As well as a busymany ways. As well as a busymany ways. As well as a busymany ways. As well as a busywork schedule and some funwork schedule and some funwork schedule and some funwork schedule and some funwork schedule and some funsocial events, delegates andsocial events, delegates andsocial events, delegates andsocial events, delegates andsocial events, delegates andcompanions also enjoyed a primecompanions also enjoyed a primecompanions also enjoyed a primecompanions also enjoyed a primecompanions also enjoyed a primeview of hundreds of icebergsview of hundreds of icebergsview of hundreds of icebergsview of hundreds of icebergsview of hundreds of icebergsfloating by the eastern shore –floating by the eastern shore –floating by the eastern shore –floating by the eastern shore –floating by the eastern shore –when the fog lifted, that is.when the fog lifted, that is.when the fog lifted, that is.when the fog lifted, that is.when the fog lifted, that is.

Once again, we are pleased to report anexcellent turnout. For the second year ina row, more than 300 delegates andcompanions participated in CCMTA’sAnnual Meeting. In addition, we had42 sponsors and a sold-out exhibitionfor a second consecutive year.

Also making the event a great successwere the hard-working and friendlystaffers from Newfoundland andLabrador Government Services whowent out of their way to ensuredelegates enjoyed their stay on TheRock, despite the inclement weather.Many thanks to all these volunteers.

CCMTA standing committee and Boardbusiness sessions resulted in progresson a number of important road safety

initiatives, reported elsewhere.

Representatives of several policeforces were on hand at the Fair-mont Newfoundland Hotel tolaunch 2008 Canada Road SafetyWeek. Special thanks are due tothe Canadian Association ofChiefs of Police, NL RCMP(B Division), RCMP TrafficServices in Ottawa, and the RoyalNewfoundland Constabulary fortheir help in organizing this event.

CCMTA thanks everyone involvedin the 2008 meeting, as well asdelegates, exhibitors and sponsorsfor their post-meeting commentsas we plan for the 2009 edition inRegina, Saskatchewan.

PHOTOS: Ian Tomlinson

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Jurisdictions Gear up for Trip InspectionImplementationMeeting in St. John’s in May, theMeeting in St. John’s in May, theMeeting in St. John’s in May, theMeeting in St. John’s in May, theMeeting in St. John’s in May, theCCMTA Board of Directors agreedCCMTA Board of Directors agreedCCMTA Board of Directors agreedCCMTA Board of Directors agreedCCMTA Board of Directors agreedto a series of amendments to NSCto a series of amendments to NSCto a series of amendments to NSCto a series of amendments to NSCto a series of amendments to NSCStandard 13 on Trip Inspection.Standard 13 on Trip Inspection.Standard 13 on Trip Inspection.Standard 13 on Trip Inspection.Standard 13 on Trip Inspection.The move follows approval of theThe move follows approval of theThe move follows approval of theThe move follows approval of theThe move follows approval of thechanges by the CRA Standingchanges by the CRA Standingchanges by the CRA Standingchanges by the CRA Standingchanges by the CRA StandingCommittee, which mandated aCommittee, which mandated aCommittee, which mandated aCommittee, which mandated aCommittee, which mandated areview of the standard in 2007 toreview of the standard in 2007 toreview of the standard in 2007 toreview of the standard in 2007 toreview of the standard in 2007 toclarify some provisions andclarify some provisions andclarify some provisions andclarify some provisions andclarify some provisions andcriteria for driver inspection,criteria for driver inspection,criteria for driver inspection,criteria for driver inspection,criteria for driver inspection,resolve potential inconsistenciesresolve potential inconsistenciesresolve potential inconsistenciesresolve potential inconsistenciesresolve potential inconsistenciesand provide enforcementand provide enforcementand provide enforcementand provide enforcementand provide enforcementguidance. Most of the changes areguidance. Most of the changes areguidance. Most of the changes areguidance. Most of the changes areguidance. Most of the changes areconsidered minor in nature andconsidered minor in nature andconsidered minor in nature andconsidered minor in nature andconsidered minor in nature andare intended to add clarity to theare intended to add clarity to theare intended to add clarity to theare intended to add clarity to theare intended to add clarity to theoriginal intent of the provisions.original intent of the provisions.original intent of the provisions.original intent of the provisions.original intent of the provisions.The amended standard will beThe amended standard will beThe amended standard will beThe amended standard will beThe amended standard will beposted to the CCMTA Web siteposted to the CCMTA Web siteposted to the CCMTA Web siteposted to the CCMTA Web siteposted to the CCMTA Web sitelater this summer.later this summer.later this summer.later this summer.later this summer.

With these changes, provinces andterritories are gearing up for formalimplementation. Except forSaskatchewan and Ontario, which havealready implemented and now enforcethe new standard, all jurisdictions havecommitted to implement over the courseof the next year. (The project group’sfinal report on Trip Inspectionimplementation issues is posted in themembers’ section of CRA’s May 2008meeting page.)

Members tentatively agreed to a one-year transition period from provincialimplementation so carriers could use up

existing supplies of TI forms andschedules. A period of educationalenforcement is expected as eachjurisdiction introduces the newstandard. Jurisdictional arrangementswill be publicized and posted to theCCMTA Web site, along with theimplementation schedule.

Project group members also identifiedseveral policy items requiring CRA andBoard decisions, including Canada-U.S.reciprocity issues and the ability ofcarriers to modify schedules. CCMTAand FMCSA officials agreed thereciprocity arrangement betweenCanada and the United States shouldremain in place: U.S. jurisdictions willaccept daily Trip Inspection reportsfrom Canadian base-plated carriers ascompliant with CFR 49 requirements.Conversely, U.S. drivers performingpre- and post-Trip Inspections inaccordance with CFR 49 – and whocarry and produce the post-inspectionreport from the previous day – will bedeemed to have met the CCMTA TripInspection requirements in Canada. Itis expected the agreement will beformalized through an exchange ofletters between CCMTA and FMCSA.The issue relating to the ability ofcarriers to modify schedules will besubmitted to CVSA Region V for inputand recommendation. A status reportwill be given at the next CRA meeting.

Further to a CRA recommendation lastMay, CCMTA jurisdictions haveapproved an amendment to NSCStandards 14 and 7, givingjurisdictions the ability to adopt the“tow-away” criteria for assigningpoints to the carrier profile in PropertyDamage Only (PDO) collisions.

Canadian motor carrier representativeshave long contended the $1,000 PDOthreshold is too low and not a realisticidentification of carrier risk, non-responsive to inflation, and puts themat a competitive disadvantage relativeto U.S. carriers operating in Canada.(The U.S. already defines PDOcollisions as those in which vehiclesinvolved are towed away from thescene due to disabling damage.)Several law enforcement agencies havealso made representations to CCMTAover the years, questioning therequirement to attend low-level PDOmotor carrier collisions and havingtheir officers serve as insuranceadjusters or estimators at roadside.

The change will allow jurisdictions touse either the tow-away criteria or theexisting $1,000 property damagemonetary threshold for pointingcollisions to their respective carrierprofiles. As part of the initiative,jurisdictions will be asked to worktowards the inclusion of a tow-awayindicator and the U.S. DoT number ontheir respective collision report formsto facilitate information-sharing withthe U.S. Jurisdictions unable to changenow due to systems or legislativeimpediments have agreed to accept thesafety rating of those adopting thetow-away definition. Members agreethis will allow a reasonable transitionto the new system and ease dataexchange with the U.S. Transitionplanning is underway, but considerableoperational details remain in terms ofdata exchange and field/police officertraining. RSRP’s assistance will besought to make changes to collisionreporting forms across Canada.

D&V Working on Vehicle Priority-settingStrategy

At the May Annual Meeting, D&V held several discussions on theAt the May Annual Meeting, D&V held several discussions on theAt the May Annual Meeting, D&V held several discussions on theAt the May Annual Meeting, D&V held several discussions on theAt the May Annual Meeting, D&V held several discussions on thebalance of time and effort spent on driver versus vehicle projects.balance of time and effort spent on driver versus vehicle projects.balance of time and effort spent on driver versus vehicle projects.balance of time and effort spent on driver versus vehicle projects.balance of time and effort spent on driver versus vehicle projects.

Committee members formed a strategic working group to review all existing vehicleprojects, current national policies and emerging issues in order to prioritize thevehicle-related work. The group, led by D&V’s new vice-chair Mark Francis and byAlberta representative Mitch Fuhr, is expected to provide recommendations at theOctober 2008 Fall D&V meeting. Several challenges are facing administrators,including unusual new vehicles, imported vehicles and altered vehicles. The groupalso wants to work towards implementing IRE vehicle initiatives in all jurisdictions.


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National Day of Remembrance for Road CrashVictims Slated for November Medical Standards for DriversMedical Standards for DriversMedical Standards for DriversMedical Standards for DriversMedical Standards for Drivers

UpdateUpdateUpdateUpdateUpdateThe Canadian Global Road Safety Committee, whose membership isThe Canadian Global Road Safety Committee, whose membership isThe Canadian Global Road Safety Committee, whose membership isThe Canadian Global Road Safety Committee, whose membership isThe Canadian Global Road Safety Committee, whose membership ismade up of Canadian injury prevention and road safety professionals,made up of Canadian injury prevention and road safety professionals,made up of Canadian injury prevention and road safety professionals,made up of Canadian injury prevention and road safety professionals,made up of Canadian injury prevention and road safety professionals,is planning a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.is planning a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.is planning a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.is planning a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.is planning a National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims.Slated for November 19, 2008, the date marks the first year for thisSlated for November 19, 2008, the date marks the first year for thisSlated for November 19, 2008, the date marks the first year for thisSlated for November 19, 2008, the date marks the first year for thisSlated for November 19, 2008, the date marks the first year for thisevent which will takevent which will takevent which will takevent which will takevent which will take place annually on the We place annually on the We place annually on the We place annually on the We place annually on the Wednesday following theednesday following theednesday following theednesday following theednesday following thethird Sunday in Novemberthird Sunday in Novemberthird Sunday in Novemberthird Sunday in Novemberthird Sunday in November.....

The aim of having a Canadian National Day of Remembrance for Road CrashVictims is to raise awareness of road safety and promote ways to prevent deathsand injuries on our roads. Each year, the Day of Remembrance will have aparticular road safety theme emphasizing areas requiring improvement. In 2008,the theme is impaired driving.

A National Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims has been observed inmany countries since 1993 as part of the United Nations Road SafetyCollaboration when it was first organized by a United Kingdom organization calledRoadPeace. Since then, the General Assembly of European Federation of RoadTraffic Victims supported a European Day of Remembrance for Road TrafficVictims in 1995... and since 1998, Argentina, Australia, Israel, South Africa andTrinidad have observed this Day of Remembrance. More recently, as part of its Yearof Road Safety initiative, Quebec observed a Day of Remembrance on November18, 2007.

CCMTA’s Board of Directors supports a Canadian National Day of Remembranceand has directed the Standing Committee on Road Safety Research and Policies toprovide suggestions on how CCMTA and its member jurisdictions can take aleadership role in this year’s event.

CCMTA to Host National Road Safety ForumCCMTA’s national road safety plan – Road Safety Vision 2010 – isCCMTA’s national road safety plan – Road Safety Vision 2010 – isCCMTA’s national road safety plan – Road Safety Vision 2010 – isCCMTA’s national road safety plan – Road Safety Vision 2010 – isCCMTA’s national road safety plan – Road Safety Vision 2010 – isentering the final two years of its term and planning for a subsequententering the final two years of its term and planning for a subsequententering the final two years of its term and planning for a subsequententering the final two years of its term and planning for a subsequententering the final two years of its term and planning for a subsequentroad safety program is underway following a December 2007 decisionroad safety program is underway following a December 2007 decisionroad safety program is underway following a December 2007 decisionroad safety program is underway following a December 2007 decisionroad safety program is underway following a December 2007 decisionby CCMTA’s Board of Directors that Canada should continue to pursueby CCMTA’s Board of Directors that Canada should continue to pursueby CCMTA’s Board of Directors that Canada should continue to pursueby CCMTA’s Board of Directors that Canada should continue to pursueby CCMTA’s Board of Directors that Canada should continue to pursueits Road Safety Vision.its Road Safety Vision.its Road Safety Vision.its Road Safety Vision.its Road Safety Vision.

On September 30 and October 1, CCMTA will host a day-and-a-half Road SafetyForum with invited government members and industry stakeholders to discuss themerits and nature of a successor plan to RSV 2010. Forum participants will havethe opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading road safety experts: FredWegman of the SWOV Institute for Road Safety in the Netherlands. Mr. Wegman willdiscuss successful road safety efforts to assist in laying the groundwork for Canada’snext road safety initiative. There will also be presentations by Canadian experts onCanada’s current national road safety program and on opportunities for similar futureendeavours. Through the discussion groups, participants will be encouraged to sharetheir views regarding the new program. CCMTA believes it is important that planningfor this follow-up initiative includes the views of key stakeholders.

A Web-based road safety questionnaire has been developed and distributed toCCMTA government members and numerous stakeholders in order to solicit views onthe potential characteristics of a successor plan. The results of the questionnaire willbe presented at the Road Safety Forum and will serve as the basis for discussions.The Forum will also be held in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Chiefsof Police’s 2008 Traffic Symposium (September 29-30).

The CCMTA Medical Standards wereupdated in June following theirapproval by the CCMTA Board in aseries of seven ballots held in thespring of 2008. This update resultedin the inclusion of an entirelyrevamped chapter on cardiacstandards reflecting the desire ofadministrators to move away fromtraditional standards towards adriver fitness model using evidence-based medical standard-setting andtaking into account risk,compensation, accommodation,functional focus and assessmentmethodology. A second series ofballots is being prepared for theBoard, addressing a major change inthe diabetes standard, also draftedfrom a driver fitness approach, alongwith a number of minor revisionsand administrative changes to thechapters on Vision and Drugs.The newly formed Driver FitnessOverview Group (DFOG) – now co-chaired by Jennifer Kroeker-Hall (BC)and Leo Tasca (ON) – oversees allaspects of medical fitness to drive.The group will meet in the fall toprioritize the next series of medicalstandards for review.

DND National Driver PermitDND National Driver PermitDND National Driver PermitDND National Driver PermitDND National Driver Permit404 to Be Accepted by404 to Be Accepted by404 to Be Accepted by404 to Be Accepted by404 to Be Accepted byJurisdictionsJurisdictionsJurisdictionsJurisdictionsJurisdictionsFollowing a presentation by theCanadian Forces (CF) on theDepartment of National DefenceNational Driver Permit (DND 404),officials from the jurisdictions agreedto work independently with theirrespective local CF contacts to ensurerecognition of the DND 404 (MilitaryDriver Permit) and to educate andcommunicate with enforcement staffon the use of this document. TheDND 404 permit is issued by CFand allows the individual to drivecommercial-size military vehicles.The permit standards and trainingare equivalent to or exceed thestandards specified by the NationalSafety Code.

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The Drive to CDLAThe focus of the Canadian Driver Licence Agreement (CDLA) has now shifted to amanagement and operations implementation phase. A new group – the CDLAImplementation Project Group, with membership from all provinces and territories– was approved by the Board in May. The group, led by Harold Blaney of QC, willtake on national coordinating responsibilities including the management ofacceptable identification documents, a forum to address interpretation andemerging CDLA issues, and management of implementation issues.

The CDLA addresses CCMTA’s core business of road safety and driver licencemanagement – supporting the one driver/one licence/one record concept – whilestrengthening the integrity and security of driver licences in Canada byincorporating improved security and identification standards. Individual teams ineach jurisdiction are working towards the many requirements in terms of policy,procedures, operations and business processes, computer systems and (in somecases) legislative changes that each jurisdiction must satisfy prior to joining theCDLA.

The new group held the first of its scheduled monthly calls in July. Back in April,jurisdictions estimated when they would be ready to enter the agreement.Manitoba said it would do so later this year, while four other jurisdictionsindicated they would become members of CDLA in 2009. Regular updates on theprogress of jurisdictions entering into the CDLA will be provided in future issues ofCCMTA News.

Take Care Out There“Take Care Out There” will be the themefor the 2009 Annual Meeting: it relatesdirectly to CCMTA’s Road Safety Visionof Canada having the safest roads in theworld.

From May 10 to 14, CCMTA and thehost-province of Saskatchewan willwelcome delegates to Regina, thesunniest capital city in Canada.

Spring in Regina is splendid and a timeof year that is filled with things to seeand do. The city is home to the largestlegislative building in Canada and hoststhe world-renowned historic RoyalCanadian Mounted Police TrainingAcademy and the RCMP Heritage Centre.

For Annual Meeting information, contactValerie Todd at [email protected].

For information on sponsorship andexhibition opportunities, contact IanTomlinson at [email protected].

For information on the host city andprovince, visit the Regina Tourism Website at www.tourismregina.com and theTourism Saskatchewan Web site atwww.sasktourism.com/.

PHOTO: Tourism Saskatchewan/Douglas E. Walker

New Canadian Ignition Interlock Technical

Standard and Implementation GuidelinesIn May, CCMTA’s Board of Directors accepted a new technical standard forvehicular breath alcohol ignition interlock devices recommended by the RSRPStanding Committee. Jurisdictions agreed to use the new technical standardwhen making changes to their interlock programs and to adopt a new set ofguidelines for implementing and operating their respective interlock programs.

In Canada, ignition interlock programs fall under the responsibility of theprovincial/territorial governments and are not required to be approved by theRCMP Alcohol Test Committee, as roadside and evidentiary devices usually are.As such, there is no formal standard for the devices, nor in how to certifycompliance. Moreover, there was no standard with respect to core programelements (such as how to manage an interlock program), which also fall withinprovincial/territorial responsibility. As a result, the Strategy to Reduce ImpairedDriving (STRID) Task Force agreed there should be an assessment of the currentAlberta Ignition Interlock Standard against new interlock technology with a goalto developing one national standard and certification process which would beavailable to all jurisdictions. The technical interlock standard program portion ofthe project was funded by Transport Canada and carried out by the NationalResearch Council’s Centre for Surface Transportation Technology. The bestpractices guidelines for implementing and operating an interlock program wereco-funded by Transport Canada and CCMTA and carried out by Beirness &Associates Inc.


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Congratulations to Our 2008 Award Recipients!Congratulations to Our 2008 Award Recipients!Congratulations to Our 2008 Award Recipients!Congratulations to Our 2008 Award Recipients!Congratulations to Our 2008 Award Recipients!The Annual Meeting’s Provincial Banquet is the ideal time to recognize deserving individuals, and this year’s event was no excep-

tion to the longstanding tradition. CCMTA congratulates the following award winners for their invaluable service and dedication to

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Associate Member Award: Christine MacLeanChristine MacLeanChristine MacLeanChristine MacLeanChristine MacLean, Project Manager, Traffic Safety Systems, 3M Canada, London, ON

President’s Award: Carolyn BurggraafCarolyn BurggraafCarolyn BurggraafCarolyn BurggraafCarolyn Burggraaf, Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Department of Government Services, Newfoundland and

Labrador, and Outgoing CCMTA President

Distinguished Service Award: Brian Jonah Brian Jonah Brian Jonah Brian Jonah Brian Jonah, Director, Road Safety Programs, Road Safety Directorate, Transport Canada, Ottawa

Award of Distinction: Martin JacksonMartin JacksonMartin JacksonMartin JacksonMartin Jackson, IRE Business Strategies, CCMTA, Ottawa

Distinguished Service Award: Harold BlaneyHarold BlaneyHarold BlaneyHarold BlaneyHarold Blaney, Responsible for External Liaison, Directorate for the Development of Harmonized

Permits and Licensing, Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec, Quebec City, QC

Jennie Howie Government Member Award: Shannon EllShannon EllShannon EllShannon EllShannon Ell, Manager, Traffic Safety Promotion, Auto Fund Division, SGI,

Regina, SK

CCMTA-Police Partnership Award: Staff Sergeant TStaff Sergeant TStaff Sergeant TStaff Sergeant TStaff Sergeant Ted Emanuelsed Emanuelsed Emanuelsed Emanuelsed Emanuels, representing RCMP “E” Division, British Columbia Traffic

Services, Langley, BC

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Meet CCMTMeet CCMTMeet CCMTMeet CCMTMeet CCMTAAAAA’s Board of Directors’s Board of Directors’s Board of Directors’s Board of Directors’s Board of Directors

From left to right:From left to right:From left to right:From left to right:From left to right: Audrey HendersonAudrey HendersonAudrey HendersonAudrey HendersonAudrey Henderson, Director of Programs, CCMTA, Ottawa; Bohodar RubashewskyBohodar RubashewskyBohodar RubashewskyBohodar RubashewskyBohodar Rubashewsky, AssistantDeputy Minister, Road User Safety Division, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Downsview; Shaun HammondShaun HammondShaun HammondShaun HammondShaun Hammond, AssistantDeputy Minister, Transportation Safety Services Division, Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation, Edmonton; Johanne St-CyrJohanne St-CyrJohanne St-CyrJohanne St-CyrJohanne St-Cyr,Vice-president for Road Safety, Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec, Quebec City; Ward KeithWard KeithWard KeithWard KeithWard Keith, Executive Director,Service and Safety Operations, and Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Manitoba Public Insurance, Winnipeg; Sherry WolfSherry WolfSherry WolfSherry WolfSherry Wolf, Vice-president, Auto Fund Division, SGI, Regina (and 2008-09 CCMTA President); Stephen MartinStephen MartinStephen MartinStephen MartinStephen Martin, Superintendent of MotorVehicles, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Victoria (BC); Vern JanzVern JanzVern JanzVern JanzVern Janz, Director, Transport Services, Department ofHighways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, Whitehorse; Al KayloAl KayloAl KayloAl KayloAl Kaylo, Director, Road Licensing & Safety Division,Department of Transportation, Government of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife; Paul ArsenaultPaul ArsenaultPaul ArsenaultPaul ArsenaultPaul Arsenault, Registrar of MotorVehicles, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, Integrated Service Delivery, Halifax; Carolyn BurggraafCarolyn BurggraafCarolyn BurggraafCarolyn BurggraafCarolyn Burggraaf, Registrar ofMotor Vehicles, Department of Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s; CharlesCharlesCharlesCharlesCharlesO’DonnellO’DonnellO’DonnellO’DonnellO’Donnell, Director, Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Branch, New Brunswick Department of Public Safety,Fredericton; Michel GravelMichel GravelMichel GravelMichel GravelMichel Gravel, Executive Director, CCMTA, Ottawa; Kash RamKash RamKash RamKash RamKash Ram, Director General, Road Safety & Motor VehicleRegulation, Transport Canada, Ottawa.

Absent:Absent:Absent:Absent:Absent: Lorna Gee, Lorna Gee, Lorna Gee, Lorna Gee, Lorna Gee, Director of Motor Vehicles, Department of Economic Development & Transportation, Government ofNunavut; John MacDonaldJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald, Director of Highway Safety & Information Technology, Highway Safety Division, Prince EdwardIsland Department of Transportation and Public Works.

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Mandatory Interlock Program inMandatory Interlock Program inMandatory Interlock Program inMandatory Interlock Program inMandatory Interlock Program inAlbertaAlbertaAlbertaAlbertaAlbertaIn order to further combat thedevastation and harm caused byindividuals who continue to drink anddrive, Alberta is introducing a MandatoryIgnition Interlock Program. As of July 1,individuals who have been convicted ofdrinking and driving with a blood alcoholreading of over 80 milligrams %, or whohave refused to provide a breath orblood sample, or were repeat offenderswithin the preceding 10 years, will nowbe required to install an interlock deviceon their vehicle or on any vehicle theyintend to drive. The minimum period foruse of the installed device is six monthsand drivers will not be reissued theirlicence until they have installed thedevice and completed the program.Although Alberta has had a voluntaryinterlock program in place since the early1990s, the introduction of a mandatoryinterlock program is aimed at enhancingroadway safety across the province byreducing opportunities for recidivism andby increasing education and deterrencefor drivers. The Mandatory IgnitionInterlock Program and its focus on roadsafety for all users is supported as aninitiative under the Alberta Traffic SafetyPlan. More information or generalinquiries about the program may bedirected to the Alberta TransportationSafety Board (www.atsb.alberta.ca/).

Distractions Undermining MotoristDistractions Undermining MotoristDistractions Undermining MotoristDistractions Undermining MotoristDistractions Undermining MotoristBehaviour in Alberta: Not Such aBehaviour in Alberta: Not Such aBehaviour in Alberta: Not Such aBehaviour in Alberta: Not Such aBehaviour in Alberta: Not Such aD.U.M.B. IdeaD.U.M.B. IdeaD.U.M.B. IdeaD.U.M.B. IdeaD.U.M.B. IdeaIn Alberta, an innovative drivereducation program was launched inMay – the D.U.M.B. (DistractionsUndermining Motorist Behaviour) StruckTour is aimed at curbing driverdistractions, a factor in eight out of 10collisions. Developed by the InsuranceBureau of Canada, the summer-longtour will travel to community fairs,festivals and other events acrossAlberta, driving home the danger ofdistractions such as cellphones, CDs,iPods, eating and personal groomingwhile operating a motor vehicle. Somestudies have shown that driving whiletalking on a cellphone is comparable toimpaired driving. The D.U.M.B. drivingsimulator allows the driver to pretend to

encounter a number of typicaldistractions such as phone calls, blaringnoise from other vehicles and passengerstalking, among other disturbances toone’s concentration.

The Results Are In forThe Results Are In forThe Results Are In forThe Results Are In forThe Results Are In forSaskatchewan’s Seat BeltSaskatchewan’s Seat BeltSaskatchewan’s Seat BeltSaskatchewan’s Seat BeltSaskatchewan’s Seat BeltChallenge ProjectChallenge ProjectChallenge ProjectChallenge ProjectChallenge ProjectBased on a project done in Norway,Saskatchewan Government Insurance(SGI) initiated a Seat Belt Challenge inone Health Region in Saskatchewan lastspring. Research conducted by theInstitute of Transport Economics of theNorwegian Centre for Transport Researchshowed that awareness achievedthrough a combination of face-to-facecontact, police involvement, signage andadvertising had an effectiveness rate of39.3%, compared to mass media – withno effect – and mass media andenforcement, with an effectiveness rateof 12.7%.

“To launch the challenge, we had thelocal Students Against Drinking & Driving(SADD) chapters do observational seatbelt usage surveys to determine usagerates in communities we would visit,”explained Shannon Ell, Manager, TrafficSafety Promotion, SGI Auto Fund. “Weused existing partners within the HealthRegion – such as public healthprofessionals, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)coordinators, emergency servicespersonnel, SADD chapters, SMARTRISKNo Regrets students and SGI staff – toset up check stops that drivers passedthrough so they could earn a reward forbuckling up. We estimate that 20% to30% of the population of the fourcommunities we visited came throughthe check stops and were presented witha reward. We will have post-observational surveys done to see whichcommunity increased the most andreward it with funding to put towards aparticular traffic safety improvementmeasure.”

The Saskatchewan Seat Belt Challengewill be expanded to other Health Regionsin the province in 2009.

New French-language SloganNew French-language SloganNew French-language SloganNew French-language SloganNew French-language Sloganfor Passenger Vehiclefor Passenger Vehiclefor Passenger Vehiclefor Passenger Vehiclefor Passenger VehicleLicence Plates in OntarioLicence Plates in OntarioLicence Plates in OntarioLicence Plates in OntarioLicence Plates in OntarioAs of May 30, a new passengervehicle licence plate with aFrench-language slogan isavailable to Ontario motorists.The slogan is TANT ÀDÉCOUVRIR – the Frenchtranslation of YOURS TODISCOVER. The new Frenchslogan plates will follow the samedesign template as the currentEnglish-language passengervehicle licence plates. The Frenchslogan will appear on Ontario’sregular series base plates forpassenger vehicles, but will not beoffered for personalized or graphicplates, according to BohodarRubashewsky, Assistant DeputyMinister, Road User SafetyDivision, Ontario Ministry ofTransportation.

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Drop in Road Fatalities MarksDrop in Road Fatalities MarksDrop in Road Fatalities MarksDrop in Road Fatalities MarksDrop in Road Fatalities MarksQuebec’s Road Safety YearQuebec’s Road Safety YearQuebec’s Road Safety YearQuebec’s Road Safety YearQuebec’s Road Safety YearA significant improvement in the roadsafety record and reduced compensationcosts marked Quebec’s 2007 RoadSafety Year. Although there were 608road accident deaths in the province in2007, this was 113 less than in 2006– a decrease of 15.7%. The number ofserious injuries fell by 23% in 2007 –with 2,866 victims compared to 3,721the year before. Meanwhile, 44,466victims suffered minor injuries in 2007compared to 46,042 in 2006 – adecrease of 3.4%. Savings oncompensation costs are estimated atseveral tens of millions of dollars,according to Lyne Vézina, director, roadsafety research and strategies with theSociété de l’assurance automobile duQuébec. Heightened police presence wasan important contributing factor in theroad safety improvements.


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Encouraging Results for 2008 RoadcheckCCMTA is pleased to report that 82% of commercial vehicles passedCCMTA is pleased to report that 82% of commercial vehicles passedCCMTA is pleased to report that 82% of commercial vehicles passedCCMTA is pleased to report that 82% of commercial vehicles passedCCMTA is pleased to report that 82% of commercial vehicles passedthis year’s Roadcheck inspection, demonstrating the high level ofthis year’s Roadcheck inspection, demonstrating the high level ofthis year’s Roadcheck inspection, demonstrating the high level ofthis year’s Roadcheck inspection, demonstrating the high level ofthis year’s Roadcheck inspection, demonstrating the high level ofmechanical fitness of Canada’s truck and bus fleet. The annualmechanical fitness of Canada’s truck and bus fleet. The annualmechanical fitness of Canada’s truck and bus fleet. The annualmechanical fitness of Canada’s truck and bus fleet. The annualmechanical fitness of Canada’s truck and bus fleet. The annualroadside safety inspection blitz was conducted across North Americaroadside safety inspection blitz was conducted across North Americaroadside safety inspection blitz was conducted across North Americaroadside safety inspection blitz was conducted across North Americaroadside safety inspection blitz was conducted across North AmericaJune 3-5 by enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States andJune 3-5 by enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States andJune 3-5 by enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States andJune 3-5 by enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States andJune 3-5 by enforcement agencies in Canada, the United States and

Mexico. The event isMexico. The event isMexico. The event isMexico. The event isMexico. The event iscoordinated by thecoordinated by thecoordinated by thecoordinated by thecoordinated by theCommercial Vehicle SafetyCommercial Vehicle SafetyCommercial Vehicle SafetyCommercial Vehicle SafetyCommercial Vehicle SafetyAlliance (CVSA) inAlliance (CVSA) inAlliance (CVSA) inAlliance (CVSA) inAlliance (CVSA) inpartnership with CCMTApartnership with CCMTApartnership with CCMTApartnership with CCMTApartnership with CCMTAmember jurisdictions.member jurisdictions.member jurisdictions.member jurisdictions.member jurisdictions.

In Canada, over the three-dayevent, 7,351 vehicles anddrivers underwent fullinspections for mechanical anddriver fitness. Of those, 6,013vehicles and 7,073 driverspassed CVSA’s rigorousroadside inspection criteria.Inspectors issued 6,558new decals to individualtrucks, trailers and passenger-carrying vehicles acrossCanada, signifying CVSA’shighest degree of safety andmechanical fitness.

In total, 1,289 trucks,49 passenger-carrying vehicles and 278 drivers were placed out of service (OOS) forvarious safety defects and violations. An OOS condition can occur for infractions assimple as a rear signal light not working to the extreme of faulty steering or brakes.Other defects include wheels, tires, frame and load security. In many cases, driversare able to make the necessary adjustments on site, are re-inspected and continueon their trip. Consistent with previous years, a total of 3.8% of drivers were placedOOS for log book, driver qualification or paperwork problems.

This year’s OOS rate of 18.2% is slightly better than last year’s figure of 18.5%, andcontinues a steady, overall downward trend in the OOS rate over the past 10 years.See CCMTA’s Web site (www.ccmta.ca) for details.

Across North America, this year’s rate of 23.9% OOS was the lowest in twodecades. Faulty brakes continue to be the dominant source (52.6%) of vehicledefects uncovered during the inspections.

CVSA Planning anEOBR SymposiumA symposium on electronic on-boardrecorder (EOBR) technology is beingplanned by CVSA for December 2-4,2008, in Minneapolis. The event willbe co-sponsored by CCMTA, andCCMTA members and associates areinvited to attend. The event willshowcase existing and emerging EOBRtechnologies, review internationalexperience and explore regulatory andenforcement issues through plenaries,workshops and technology demos.

Admittedly, the regulatory environmenthas not kept pace with the evolution ofcommercial vehicle operations. On-board log book technologies have thepotential to greatly improvecommercial vehicle safety, enforcementand overall motor carrier compliance,and the event should provide valuableinformation towards developingperformance-based regulationsintegrating traditional roadsideenforcement with new technology.

The symposium fits in well with thework of CCMTA’s Project Group onElectronic Log Book Enforcement,tasked with developing an enforcementprotocol to guide roadside personnel inthe use of EOBR for compliancepurposes.

Several jurisdictions – including ON,QC, SK, BC and MB – volunteered toparticipate in the group, as haveindustry reps and EOBR vendors/manufacturers. The next phase of workwill involve the development of anintegrated EOBR policy to supportHoS, Trip Inspection and other NSCregulatory requirements...

Restricted Class A Licence in OntarioOntario has tightened licensing standards for tractor-trailer drivers. Effective June 16, Class A licence applicants are required topass their road tests using tractor-trailers of like size. Drivers who pass a Class A road test using smaller, less complex vehicleslike a pickup truck and recreational trailer, will receive a restrictive Class A licence that effectively prevents them from operating afull-size tractor-trailer, a vehicle pulling double trailers and a vehicle pulling a trailer with air brakes. Drivers with the restrictedClass A licence will not be allowed to instruct others on a vehicle that requires full Class A driving privileges. Ontario driversreturning from out-of-province will be prevented from using the licence exchange process to remove the restricted Class A licencecondition. Drivers are now permitted to exchange an equivalent licence from another province or territory for an Ontario Class Alicence without taking written or road tests. Ontario is the only Canadian jurisdiction with a restricted Class A licence condition.


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The ABCs of CDLA/DLA DL Standards featuring WHTI, REAL ID and EDL

– Part II: EDL Update

In the Winter 2008 edition of In the Winter 2008 edition of In the Winter 2008 edition of In the Winter 2008 edition of In the Winter 2008 edition of CCMTA NewsCCMTA NewsCCMTA NewsCCMTA NewsCCMTA News, we gave an overview of issues surrounding new driver licence, we gave an overview of issues surrounding new driver licence, we gave an overview of issues surrounding new driver licence, we gave an overview of issues surrounding new driver licence, we gave an overview of issues surrounding new driver licence(DL) standards including CDLA (Canadian Driver Licence Agreement), DLA ([U.S.] Driver License Agreement),(DL) standards including CDLA (Canadian Driver Licence Agreement), DLA ([U.S.] Driver License Agreement),(DL) standards including CDLA (Canadian Driver Licence Agreement), DLA ([U.S.] Driver License Agreement),(DL) standards including CDLA (Canadian Driver Licence Agreement), DLA ([U.S.] Driver License Agreement),(DL) standards including CDLA (Canadian Driver Licence Agreement), DLA ([U.S.] Driver License Agreement),EDL (Enhanced Driver Licence), REAL ID and WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The story wasEDL (Enhanced Driver Licence), REAL ID and WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The story wasEDL (Enhanced Driver Licence), REAL ID and WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The story wasEDL (Enhanced Driver Licence), REAL ID and WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The story wasEDL (Enhanced Driver Licence), REAL ID and WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative). The story wasaimed at helping readers understand the differences and similarities between the DL card and productionaimed at helping readers understand the differences and similarities between the DL card and productionaimed at helping readers understand the differences and similarities between the DL card and productionaimed at helping readers understand the differences and similarities between the DL card and productionaimed at helping readers understand the differences and similarities between the DL card and productionstandards, and how the various standards fit together.standards, and how the various standards fit together.standards, and how the various standards fit together.standards, and how the various standards fit together.standards, and how the various standards fit together.

The CDLA strengthens the integrity and security of DLs in Canada by incorporating new security and ID standards. There will beadditional requirements for those jurisdictions wishing to pursue standards beyond those of CDLA to produce an EDL andimplement the provisions of the WHTI and the SPP (Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America). A number ofjurisdictions have expressed interest in programs to evaluate an EDL for use in crossing the U.S.-Canada border.

As a follow-up to this item, D&V held a roundtable discussion on EDLs in May, allowing committee members to provideinformation on activities or developments within their jurisdictions. All 13 jurisdictions provided updates with four (ON, BC, MBand QC) indicating some activity; five (SK, NS, NB, PE and NL) indicating reviews were scheduled to take place; and four (AB,YT, NT and NU) noting no immediate activity underway.

Jurisdictions’ Status on EDL as of May 2008Jurisdictions’ Status on EDL as of May 2008Jurisdictions’ Status on EDL as of May 2008Jurisdictions’ Status on EDL as of May 2008Jurisdictions’ Status on EDL as of May 2008

BC BC BC BC BC has developed an optional EDL authorizing holders to drive and serving as an alternative to a passport for entry by land orwater from Canada into the United States under the WHTI. The first phase of the program began in January 2008: 500 EDLswere offered at two Driver Services Centres. Eligibility was limited to Canadian citizens who were born in BC, and who hold avalid BC birth certificate and a valid BC driver licence. This initial phase will allow the governments of Canada and BC to test theeffectiveness of the program. Based on the results, the program could be extended to all Canadian citizens residing in BC.

ABABABABAB No formal announcements from the AB government and no immediate plans for an EDL.

SKSKSKSKSK Under review. EDL/EID (Electronic Identification) may be part of a computer system upgrade, but no formal approvals orannouncements from government at this time.

MBMBMBMBMB Legislation is being planned for ID card, EID and EDL by year-end 2008.

ONONONONON ON government announced on June 3 the introduction of legislation that would allow Ontarians to use an EDL as analternative to a passport when crossing the Canada-U.S. border by land and sea. If passed, implementation is planned for winter2008-2009.

QCQCQCQCQC In December 2007, QC Premier Jean Charest announced that an EDL (Permis de conduire Plus) will be offered on avoluntary basis to the citizens of QC in December 2008. Legislation allowing QC to issue such a licence has already beenpassed.

NB NB NB NB NB Jurisdictions in Atlantic Canada will review EDL as a group. Next steps are a white paper and a business plan for review.

NS NS NS NS NS Jurisdictions in Atlantic Canada will review EDL as a group. Next steps are a white paper and a business plan for review.

PE PE PE PE PE Jurisdictions in Atlantic Canada will review EDL as a group. Next steps are a white paper and a business plan for review.

NLNLNLNLNL Jurisdictions in Atlantic Canada will review EDL as a group. Next steps are a white paper and a business plan for review.

YT YT YT YT YT No formal announcement from YT government. New DL to be designed; could easily be upgraded to EDL.

NT NT NT NT NT No formal announcement or immediate plans from NT government.

NU NU NU NU NU No formal announcement or immediate plans from NU government.


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NAIC 2008 Set for HoustonRoadside inspectors are highly-trained professionals who save livesevery day by keeping unsafecommercial vehicles and drivers offthe roads. The work of a commercialvehicle inspector is not easy and isone of the most vital in public safety.Each year, the best of the bestparticipate in the North AmericanInspectors Championship (NAIC),organized by the Commercial VehicleSafety Alliance (CVSA). This year’scompetition is planned for August18-24 in Houston, Texas.

As part of the event, competitorsparticipate in a number of timedtests and challenges designed toshowcase their knowledge ofcommercial vehicle safety, as well astheir professionalism andinterpersonal skills. NAIC isconsidered extremely valuable foruniformity and recognition of ourCanadian program within the NorthAmerican context. This year’scompetition will see Canadiancontestants from BC, AB, SK, MB,ON, QC and NB. Canadiancompetitors have won four of thelast seven annual championships.We wish them luck and hope thisgood showing continues!

Accessible Parking Permit for

Motorcycles in OntarioOntario is making it easier for peoplewith disabilities to use theirmotorcycles. As of May 26,motorcyclists have a new visibleaccessible parking permit sticker toplace directly on their licence plate.The new sticker will complement theexisting placard permit. Instead ofleaving the permit on theirmotorcycle – which is a privacy andtheft concern – motorcyclists willnow be required to carry the permitwith them and may need to presentit if asked by an enforcement officer.Ontario’s accessible parking permitsupports the McGuinty government’scommitment to make Ontario fullyaccessible by 2025.

New MembersMarc BrazeauPresidentAutomotive Industries Association (AIA)of CanadaOttawa, ON

Richard CabotTransportation Safety AdvisorNorth American Construction GroupAcheson, AB

Ronald CarrPresident & CEONew Brunswick Safety CouncilFredericton, NB

Julie CasaubonCoordinator, Compliance & Legal AffairsAssociation du camionnage du Québec(Quebec Trucking Association)Montreal, QC

Andrew CreaserPartnerThe Barrington Consulting Group Inc.Halifax, NS

Mark IrwinTerminal ManagerBison Transport Inc.Mississauga, ON

Harold KockenManager, National Motor Vehicle GroupBearingPointSpringfield, VA

Paul LandryPresident & CEOBritish Columbia Trucking AssociationLangley, BC

Bill McNeicePresidentAssociated Canadian Car RentalOperators (ACCRO) ServicesMilton, ON

Lynn NicholPresidentNichol Commercial Licencing (NCL) Inc.Winnipeg, MB

Ms. Jackie NormanPresident & CEOSafety Services Nova ScotiaHalifax, NS

Reg PhillipsTechnical DirectorVehicle Security Installation Bureau(VSIB) Inc.Brantford, ON

Mohammed SiddiquiVice-president, Government & HighSecurityOpSec Security Inc.Lancaster, PA

Dan SquignaGeneral ManagerMiller Transit LimitedMarkham, ON

People in the NewsSherry Wolf, Sherry Wolf, Sherry Wolf, Sherry Wolf, Sherry Wolf, Vice-president, AutoFund Division, SGI, , , , , was appointedCCMTA’s President, effective May 16.Ms. Wolf has served on CCMTA’sBoard of Directors since 2004.

The new Minister of Transportation forthe Northwest Territories is the Hon.Michael McLeodMichael McLeodMichael McLeodMichael McLeodMichael McLeod.

Susan Lo Susan Lo Susan Lo Susan Lo Susan Lo now chairs the StandingCommittee on Road Safety Researchand Policies (RSRP). Lo is Director ofthe Safety Policy and Education Branchat the Ontario Ministry ofTransportation. Kent SpeiranKent SpeiranKent SpeiranKent SpeiranKent Speiran,Manager, Asset Management at theNova Scotia Department ofTransportation & InfrastructureRenewal, is RSRP’s vice-chair...

Susan McCrackenSusan McCrackenSusan McCrackenSusan McCrackenSusan McCracken, Deputy Registrarof Motor Vehicles at the New BrunswickDepartment of Public Safety, has beennamed chair of the Standing Committeeon Drivers and Vehicles (D&V), whileMark FrancisMark FrancisMark FrancisMark FrancisMark Francis, Manager of ProvincialVehicle Registration and Licencing at theInsurance Corporation of BritishColumbia (ICBC), becomes D&V’svice-chair.


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Calendar of Events

Cargo Securement HarmonizationCargo Securement HarmonizationCargo Securement HarmonizationCargo Securement HarmonizationCargo Securement HarmonizationPublic ForumPublic ForumPublic ForumPublic ForumPublic ForumSeptember 9, 2008CVSA Annual ConferenceCVSA Annual ConferenceCVSA Annual ConferenceCVSA Annual ConferenceCVSA Annual ConferenceSeptember 10-15, 2008Winnipeg Convention CentreWinnipeg, MB

BrakBrakBrakBrakBrake Safety We Safety We Safety We Safety We Safety Week 2008eek 2008eek 2008eek 2008eek 2008September 21-27, 2008

CCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTA RA RA RA RA Road Safety Foad Safety Foad Safety Foad Safety Foad Safety ForumorumorumorumorumSeptember 30 - October 1, 2008CCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTA FA FA FA FA Fall Meetingsall Meetingsall Meetingsall Meetingsall MeetingsOctober 2-3, 2008Delta Ottawa HotelOttawa, ON

CCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTA Board of DirectorsA Board of DirectorsA Board of DirectorsA Board of DirectorsA Board of DirectorsDecember 1-3, 2008Delta Ottawa HotelOttawa, ON

EOBR SymposiumEOBR SymposiumEOBR SymposiumEOBR SymposiumEOBR SymposiumDecember 2-4, 2008Minneapolis, MN

CCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTCCMTA Annual MeetingA Annual MeetingA Annual MeetingA Annual MeetingA Annual MeetingMay 10-14, 2009Regina, SK

Transports of Delight

The World’s Most Expensive Licence PlateA property developer from the United ArabEmirates has paid $14 million for a personalizedlicence plate bearing the number “1". It was thefirst number plate issued by the Abu Dhabi PoliceDepartment, which last year produced analternative line of red-bordered licence plates to beexclusively auctioned off for charity. These redplates have become a status symbol in the UAE,with low or unique numbers signaling the wealthand prestige of the driver behind the wheel. APorsche or Ferrari will be custom-built to bear theplate at a fraction of what it cost to buy it. Untilthen, the No. 1 prize will remain locked in a safeat the proud owner’s family home. – from TheGlobe and Mail, February 18, 2008

Passenger “Moons” at Speed CameraA front-seat car passenger was photographed baringhis backside at a speed camera in Northumberland(England), BBC News reports. The “mooning” manwas snapped by the mobile camera as the BMW X5drove through the village of Cramlington. Thepassenger’s behaviour was labelled as “dangerousand offensive” by road safety campaigners. Policemay take action against the man for offence againstpublic order and not wearing a seatbelt. The driverwill not face prosecution as no driving offence wascommitted. Still, it’s a safe bet the officers wouldlike to give the passenger a whack or two across thebackside!

CCMTA’s VisionThe safest and most efficient movement of people and goods by road in the world.

Its mission

To provide a national forum for development of public policy and programs for road safety and driver andvehicle licensing.

Its strategic goals and objectives

Enhance programming by...• Adopting a broader view of problems and issues that cut across all sectors• Expanding research integrating industry practices and expertise• Ensuring effective priority-setting and improving measures for prevention and detection of problems• Continually reviewing program relevance and effectiveness

Expand outreach by...• Raising the profile of Road Safety Vision 2010• Improving communication and linkages with police and law enforcement agencies• Pursuing harmonization with the United States, Mexico and Europe• Implementing strategies to enhance stakeholder participation• Pursuing advocacy positions and strategies

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