Walk Toronto is part of the Safer Streets coalition. This group is working to pass Bill 62, a private member’s bill in the Ontario legislature that calls for stronger action against drivers who, while breaking an existing driving law, kill or injure a vulnerable road user.
It would require these drivers to:
– take a driving instruction course
– perform community service related to improving driving safety
– have their driver’s license suspended
– attend the sentencing hearing
Currently, drivers who break a driving law and kill or hurt a pedestrian or cyclist as a result usually just face a fairly small fine for the driving offence.
