Winter Parking Ban Notifications

 Winter Parking Ban Notifications

     So it is that time of year yet again that we the people will most likely end up with unwanted presents on our windows when we come out of work or the house during the day or night. The winter parking ban in HRM will be enforced between the hours of 1 a.m. & 6 a.m. during any and all declared snow/ice events as of December 15, 2014 up to and including March 31, 2015.

     We can all stay well informed & plan ahead by & or subscribing to HRM's CityWatch notification system or listening to the radio or reading the newspapers or by following @hfxgov on twitter. All you have to do is register at this link HRM Winterized site they will do their best to send out timely updates by phone, email, and/or text message to you about the possible status of the overnight winter parking ban('s) within HRM. You can provide up to 2 phone numbers and up to 2 email addresses, or a combination of both when registering online.

*NOTE: The registration pages are currently not compatible with CHROME web browsers (Also not currently optimized for use with Smartphones.) please use Internet Explorer or FireFox 

     Now it is best that if you even have a doubt about the weather during the night your best bet is to secure off-street parking during the winter months as a precaution (Better safe than sorry).

     If you have questions about the municipal overnight winter parking ban and or have an issue with submitting your information online, you can call 311 or email contact@halifax.ca to get further information and or clarification on this all.

     It is recommended that you do not rely solely on the CityWatch notifications for parking ban information due to delivery issues via the internet and or phone notification's. You can also check out their website and or their Twitter feed at @hfxgov or by calling 311.

     If you had signed up for this service last year this service has not stopped it simply hibernated during the non-winter season and is now back up and running for you already. If any of the information you entered last year has changed it is recommended to go back online again and update the information.

Note: the use and collection of the information that you provide online is listed below.

In accordance with Section 485 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the personal information collected on this form will only be used by CityWatch for the identified mass notification purpose, for the purpose of clarifying the information submitted, for providing updates or seeking further information on this same subject. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact HRM’s Access and Privacy Office at 1-902-490-4390 or accessandprivacy@halifax.ca.

The CityWatch notification system is effective and efficient, but you should not rely on it exclusively for updates. This system supplements, rather than replaces, other communication methods used to broadcast winter parking ban information, including HRM Public Service Announcements, websites and social media channels. CityWatch notifications are dependent upon external providers such as your wireless carrier or email delivery service. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) cannot guarantee that notifications will be received by the intended recipient. Service costs from your carrier are your responsibility.

     I honestly hope and pray that this helps everyone in avoiding a parking ticket this year, but will be pleased if it only helps a handful of people instead. For every dollar we do not give to the government is a dollar that we get to keep in our pockets for something more important.

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Beford trails to Halifax

 Beford trails to Halifax

      So I intended to walk about 5km today (3.1m), but I ended up walking over double that today, I walked a total of 12.7km (7.89m). I took the number 16 bus from close to home, then transferred to the number 80 to get to the Tim Hortons in Bedford (1530 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Bedford, NS B4A) next to the Chicken Burger, the first place I stopped was at the Esso located at 1505 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS B4A 1E3 to get some water for the walk. The attendants there were friendly to say the least, but very surprised/startled when they asked what I was up to and I replied back that I was walking to Halifax from Bedford.

     Something that I noticed that along the walk from Bedford until I got to MSVU (Mount Saint Vincent University) everyone that I passed said hello to me as we passed each other, once I passed MSVU not one person acknowledged the greeting that I gave them.

     Now along the way I stopped and either took in the scenery (I have never actually walked this part of the area, I had always just driven through it) or took a couple pictures of the area; mainly of the Bedford Basin ("Photos listed below").

     I started the walk around 09:00am and ended it at about 13:00, the walk was about 4 hours long (That is with taking breaks just to sit and watch everything going on with the people around and what was happening in the Basin), so total walk time would of been about 3 hours which is what I figured it would take.

     The day started off a little dark and over cast, but there was a slight breeze and near the end of the walk the breeze was still there but it had cleared up and the sun had also come out as well. In my opinion it was a excellent day for this walk to happen.

     For the walk I was by myself (But when I do it again I do plan to take some one with me to enjoy it more), how ever I did have a boat load of Pod casts from @Lefty643 that I had put on to my MP3 player, so even though I only had a 1 way communication it was still nice to have some sort of a presence with me on this walk.

     My walk was from start to end with these addresses 1530 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Bedford, NS B4A (Tim Hortons) - 7001 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 4N9 (Halifax Shopping Centre) 12.7km. An image from Google is below to detail out the walking route I took as well as all the other pictures and 2 short videos I took as well.

COOLEST SOUND EVER

 

     So DudeLikeHELLA on YouTube does a daily VLOG, he used to live in California, but recently moved to Alaska. Talk about making a move, from a hot place to a cold place, but the trade-off in scenery and such is more than a fair trade, if anything he got the better part of the deal.

     In his recent VLOG that he did labeled COOLEST SOUND EVER! [Living in Alaska 43]; he came across an ice-covered lake surrounded by mountains., and him being the big kid he is, he skips a rock across the ice, the resulting outcome of the sound is just amazing to say the least. Not to mention he capped the second skipping off with a duck call, I liked it so much I had to convert the sound into an audio file for my ringtone/alarm on my phone.

     You can see the entire video here (Video Link) ("I do highly recommend watching it and all his other video's as well and not to mention the one called "Beer Train GONE WRONG! - [Living in Alaska 38]"it is a riot, here is that link for you ((2nd Video Link)), the sounds come from the time stamps in the video of 3:52-3:57 and 4:30-4:33 and then 4:38-4:38.

     Now keep in mind all these audio files I have compiled from his video, I do not own these sounds and only have borrowed them and hope Cory does not mind this, all of his contact information is listed below if you wish to reach him, also check out his video's, which I highly recommend to do.

Facebook DudeLikeHELLA: Facebook.com
http://www.facebook.com/DudeLikeHELLA

Tweet SMPFilms: YouTube.com
http://www.YouTube.com/SMPFilms




Keek him: 36secondFILMS

See his OTHER YouTube Channels:
YouTube.com/TheMeanKitty
YouTube.com/SMPFilms
http://www.YouTube.com/TheMeanKitty
http://www.YouTube.com/SMPFilms

Thank you GCI for the awesome internet! Today's video took 40 minutes to upload.

CAMERA EQUIPMENT USED:
Camera - Sony Cybershot RX-100
Extension Mount - iPole Stealth http://www.fastcaptech.com

Bells online customer support

     So I had a question in regards to my contract end date with Bell Mobility. So I tried to call them, of course they were closed early on a Saturday night, so luckily I was near a computer and went to their online support instead.

     So after a 1 hour session with the rep, he was able to avoid all technical questions in regards to the IMEI and ICCID associated to the account, he was also not able to verify what in store rep made changes to the account and or what store location was the one that changed/renewed the contract that they have on file.

     He also did not show any indication that a warranty claim had been filed for the phone associated to the account. All he was able to do is provide the same date for the entire conversation.

     Now I can not say whether this is due to lack of system access or lack of training or not fully understanding what I was asking (And if so then he should of asked for clarification) or just unwillingness to provide full support. So for the time being I am going with the assumption that it is due to lack of system's unless I can prove otherwise.

     Now I did keep track of the entire conversation as it went along (it is posted below, names and dates and such have been edited for security reason's) for quality purposes.

     I also love the fact when asked for a call back by either customer care or a supervisor I was told that they can not do that........ Even AT&T Mobility does that....

     I definitely left feedback in the popup window you get when you go to close the chat window, that is also posted below.

     Lets just say at this point my faith in Bell Mobility is dwindling and I hope they can fix that. I have had this service/number since I moved to Nova Scotia and that has been over 15 years now.

Thank you for your patience an online representative will be with you shortly. Your wait time is approximately 1 minute(s).

You are chatting with John A.
Your name: Wilcre
Your number: ***-***-****
Your question: I have a question about my current Commitment period end date. 21:26

• Sir John A: Hi there William!
• Sir John A: No worries, I'm here for you I can definitely assist you with the contract.
• Sir John A: May I know what is it?
• Wilcre: Commitment period end date January 03, 20**
• Sir John A: Yes, would you like to double check it?
• Wilcre: I would like to know what renewed the contract, the last time it should of been renewed is when I got the Sony Xperia™ T
• Sir John A: I see, let me check it. I see that your account is protected by a pin. Can I have that, too? For me to be able to validate and secure your account.
• Wilcre: Sure not a problem it is ****
• Sir John A: Perfect! Thank you very much for the information, William.
• Wilcre: not a problem
• Sir John A: I'll review the log on your account. By the way how's our day today?
• Wilcre: thank you, and it was pretty good. thank you for asking.
• Sir John A: Great that is good to know. Let me see if I can make it perfect.
• Sir John A: I see here that you make a upgrade last January 4, 20** right?
• Wilcre: there was a upgrade but that should of been done sooner than that. does the account reflect when i claimed a warranty replacement for my sony, they had given me a Motorola as a temp phone to use.
• Sir John A: Yes, what I see here is that the contract starts on that date and on a three years contract.
• Wilcre: So with a warranty claim the contract is renewed again?.
• Sir John A: Let review it further.
• Sir John A: I see here that the upgrade started on January 4, 2013 and the contract didn't extend at all.
• Wilcre: can you confirm when it was I filed the warranty claim for the Sony Xperia™ T
• Wilcre: *Please
• Sir John A: Sure, let me check on it.
• Sir John A: I'm afraid but the warranty replacement was not recorded here on the account.
• Wilcre: can you confirm in the system when I was using a different IMEI than I am now, the first date that shows up would indicate the day I sent the phone in for repair and then when it changes again is the date when I got the Sony Xperia™ T back again.
• Sir John A: I see here that it is register last January 4, 2013 and the phone was not change. Did they repair the phone?
• Wilcre: Yes it was a internal battery issue with the phone. I know they didnt change the IMEI on the account; however the IMEI would of changed for the authentication in the system for when I got the temp phone and then again when I got the Sony back again.
• Sir John A: Yes, the thing is that I didn't see any record here that the commitment was change.
• Wilcre: ok just a second please.
• Sir John A: Sure, no worries.
• Wilcre: ok I am back, 21:58
• Sir John A: Great!
• Sir John A: What do you mean by the 21:58?
• Sir John A: Is that for the time?
• Wilcre: do you or your tech department have access to a system that records/lists the IMEI's and ICCID's that are associated and ro used on my account?. if so thenwe can confirm when the Sony Xperia™ T was originally purchased and placed on my account, from the papaer work I ahve been able to find I got the phone in the middle to start
• Wilcre: *start of 20** not 20**.
• Wilcre: sorry the 21:58 was copied over from a personal chat I have going with another person.
• Sir John A: Oh I see, no worries, let me verify the 20** logs again..
• Sir John A: I carefully check the logs for 2012 and I'm afraid but there's no records on it that it started on that date. I see here that it stared on the first month of 2013. That is what I see here base on the information on the account.
• Wilcre: Does your system show when I got the calling plan I have now?.
• Sir John A: Yes, I see here that the plan started on January 04, 20** that is the time when the upgrade is made.
• Wilcre: Does the system show you or can you find out on that date what store location renewed the contract?.
• Sir John A: I see here that when the contract started it was never renewed or extended.
• Sir John A: If the phone is repaired it would not extend the contract.
• Wilcre: Does the system show you or can you find out what store location started the contract?.
• Sir John A: Are you referring on the store where you activated the upgrade?
• Wilcre: I am trying to clarify what store started the contract currently on the account, I need to know if it was the store that did the warranty claim or the store I got the phone from, they are different stores in different cities.
• Sir John A: Let me see if I can find it.
• Wilcre: They are commissioned based their sales ID should be on the account.
• Sir John A: I'm afraid that is not recorded on this system .
• Wilcre: So the notes do not reflect what a in store agent does to the account by their ID or name or such!.
• Sir John A: I'm afraid yes, the system are not showing on what store does the upgrade happen.
• Wilcre: does ti show for the calling plan!.
• Sir John A: Your rate plan change to Fab 10 Promo 65 - 36M last January 4, 20**.
• Wilcre: ok by what store location, only 2 agents had access to my account, i need to know what one.
• Sir John A: I'm afraid that the store location is not shown here.
• Wilcre: does it state a store number possibly?.
• Sir John A: No store Id is reflected. It gives Application number which is ********.
• Wilcre: Unfortunately that doesn't help me without full access to your internal systems.
• Sir John A: I understand you. If you want you may call our client care department for they are using different system from us and they have more access than us here on chat. Would you like to get the number?
• Wilcre: unfortunately unless I speak to tech support customer care is closed as per the IVR which is why I have come to the online department.
• Sir John A: I see, I'm afraid that please contact the said department again tomorrow. For this is the only information I have in our system.
• Sir John A: I'll do everything that I can the thing is that is the only information here on the account. I hope you understand.
• Sir John A: For now would that be all to serve you?
• Wilcre: Are you able to have either have a supervisor or customer care call me tomorrow after 15
• Wilcre: Are you able to have either have a supervisor or customer care call me tomorrow after 15:00 AST.
• Sir John A: I'm afraid but we can't set up a call back.
• Wilcre: Sorry first line got cut short.
• Sir John A: For now would that be all to serve you?
• Wilcre: Are you able to leave detailed notes on the account for me so that all they have to do is read the notes instead of me having to re-explain everything to them when I call back in again.
• Sir John A: Absolutely! I'll explain the situation on the account and leave a notes here. To serve as their reference once you call.
• Wilcre: ok thank you then. that is all. have a good night sir. 22:36.
• Sir John A: You too have a good night! It's been a pleasure assisting you regarding the contract! Thank you for choosing Bell mobility. Have a great day, William! Smile always!
• Sir John A: Bye for now! Cheers!

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When asking the rep for detailed info in reguards to my contract, he was only able to provide the month, day and year. When asked what agent put the current rate plan in to place he could not provide that information, nor could he provide the store location that put the plan in to place. The agent also stated that he could not confirm when the ICCID on the account changed and then changed back again, He was also unable to find any mention on the account about a warranty claim that was filed on my Sony Xperia™ T.  Either the online customer care reps need more access to the systems to locate this information or the information should be listed in the system, that is going with the assumption that the representitive was not misleading me and just kept me online for a hour. Full transcript of the conversation is available if you dont already have a copy of it for quality assurance purposes.

Total character limitation: 900. I had to reduce the word "Information" to "Info" to make everything fit. Heck, a MMS can handle a higher character count then their "additional info" section can.

And just in case I have the gallows ready and waiting for Bell Mobility.

The dreaded dialing of a phone.

Hello and good day to all.

     This is a message to warn you of dialing your phone (Landlines/Cellular devices or if still around those old archaic things called payphones') in the next 11 days (August 23, 2014) within the boundaries of Nova Scotia (A.K.A: NS) and Prince Edward Island (A.K.A: PEI) you will get a verbal reminder stating "dial 902 before the call is completed"..

CTV News article

     As of  November 16, 2014 which is in (95 days) 10-digit dialing will be mandatory and if not dialed landline users & /Cellular device users (And yes even those old archaic things called payphones) will hear the message of "The area code is now required and you need to redial to complete the call".

     As of November 30, 2014 (109 days) "The new area code, 782 will be introduced and used in the same region as area code 902. Anyone who already has a number with area code 902 will keep the same number. For all local calls, You will always dial 10 digits (area code + local number)".

     So this is a suck it up and make the changes now, or expect some very unfriendly customer service reps either in the stores; or over the phone; or online for the carrier that you are through. They will have a very snarky attitudes towards you when you call them to complain that it is too much of a hassle for you to program your phone book and or update your phone book on the phone you use to include the area code and expect them to do it for you.

     This is a FYI, these agents are not allowed to bring their magic wands with them to work so they can not just wave their wand over your phone to make this hassle go away for you.

Ensure you program your telecommunications devices in advance to handle 10-digit dialing. See the checklist on www.dial10.ca for more information.

Canadian diabetes association

So I was given a info packet today for a clothing bin, so I sat down to actually read it and it was from the Canadian diabetes association, The gentleman that gave me the packet was very friendly and dressed in business casual clothing which was a very welcome change from seeing people in a full blown business suit.
The information was very easy to read and understand and well presented. This is definitely something that everyone should look into and not just from the Canadian diabetes association but other companies that do the same thing as well. The only thing this does is help the people that need it and shows that we as a whole are good people and help when we can where we can.
So please give the info below a look over (It has all been summarized from the info that I was given) and see if there is anything that you can do be it donation, support or volunteer work.
ClothesLine
Canadian Diabetes Association
1-800-505-5525
Diabetes is an epidemic not only in Canada but in the world and currently in Canada alone there are 9 Million people affected by diabetes or prediabetes. Type 2, the form of diabetes that normally happens/develops later in life is on the growth and being seen in people as young as 11 year olds. The Canadian Diabetes Association works with companies and people and communities on whole to help and try and eliminate diabetes.

The Canadian diabetes Association’s clothesline program collects used or new clothing and household donations from communities by either pre-arranged pick-ups or by collecting the items  from their clothing drop box’s that are throughout cities and towns.

The box’s are checked every day (excluding Christmas day and New Years day) so the box is never over filled or looking bad while on your property. In the off chance that the box becomes full before the regular pick-up happens’ you can contact them and they will come again and empty it to alleviate the situation.

By having a Canadian diabetes Association’s clothesline box you are helping the environment and the less fortunate by creating less garbage to go to landfills.

Should you have further questions and or you are interested in obtaining a Canadian diabetes Association’s clothesline box you can contact Canadian diabetes Association at 1-800-505-5525 or online at www.diabetes.ca or  www.diabetes.ca/clothesline

Random Faq’s
• Clothesline raises more than 30 Million annually.
• There are over 2100 donation bins.
• 1.7 million households (not unique) are visited annually.
• 42+ million Kg’s are diverted from landfills annually.
o This means 766+million kWh is saved annually.
o This also reduces our carbon footprint by 105+ million Kg’s of CO2 emissions.
• Clothesline has been operating since 1985.
• More than 7+ million given to research last year.
• Has camps for children (1600) with diabetes that live with type 1 diabetes.

Some of the sponsors/supporters/hosts
• Canadian Tire
• Esso
• Foodland
• The Home Depot
• Home Hardware
• Petro-Canada
• Rona
• Safeway
• 7 Eleven
• Shell
• Shoppers drug mart
• Sobeys
• Walmart

Attempted murder anyone

So as I am sure that everyone is aware there have been several incidents this year and last year of people being hit in crosswalks for 1 reason or another.

Now I am not gonna say that the fault lies with the driver of the vehicle or the pedestrian, but rather it is a 50/50 fault to start with.

Now I have done 2 other short blogs about each side of the situation from both perspectives.

I know from personal experience that alot of drivers are not paying attention when they are driving. I personally always stay on the sidewalk till all the traffic on both sides of the road have come to a stop and make sure that the driver('s) see me.

With that being said there are still times that while I am starting to cross the road another vehicle will try and pass the stopped cars and come very close to hitting me. I have also seen this happen other times to other people as well and of course I never have a recording device out to capture the incident

Now at the same time I have also waited on the side of the road at a marked crosswalk to cross the road and numerous cars do not slow down or even stop for me to cross the road.

Now what prompted me to do this blog/rant was this tweet that was sent out today from Haligonia.

@haligonia: Driver ticketed after pedestrian hit on Oxford & Coburg http://t.co/YgXpk8s7Iq
m.twitter.com/haligonia

A 31-year-old man was issued a summary offence ticket under section 125(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. This ticket carries a fine of $693.95 and four points on a driver’s license upon conviction.

I ask what is the point of issuing a "summary offence ticket under section 125(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk." when this obvious effect on anyone for the fact that this is happening more and more.

The offence should also come with a criminal charge as well for either attempted murder (if the person does not die) or murder (if the person does die) "or the possibly of a lesser charge of attempted manslaughter and or manslaughter itself; now this is if the driver of the vehicle is found guilty of course.

Now if the pedestrian is guilty of causing the incident then they should be criminally charged as well because they are just as liable as the driver is if they caused it, however I have not been able to get any specifics as to what they can be charged with, if you know please comment and let me know.

To wrap this up I do believe that this would be the only wake up call that could be made so people start to take this issue on a more serious note.

Inclusive tax's

So I downloaded and read the Canadian tax journal (regarding the inclusion of taxes on items) a couple of days ago. This is a good read if you have nothing else do to and want to be bored.

The reason for me to do this because I have always wondered why taxs are not included on items when we buy them at a store.

So what I found was that the bill was passed allowing it to be done, however it was left open and uninforced in all provinces.

The reason they have not enforced it is because not all provinces charge the same rate if tax, 2 provinces don't even charge taxes on all items.

However all provinces have the taxes include for oil and gas and the such. They also say that not all provinces charge the same actual type of tax, which is true by name only; then you also run in to the issue if you buy something online what tax should be charged and collected on the item.

The government is looking at this as a whole picture and not on a smaller scale. Why is it that the taxes can not be included in the items for the sticker price inside the store but when you go to pay for them they are broken down on the receipt like gas and oil is.

Now when it comes to buying something online you are charged the tax according to the province it is from and not where you live. By doing that all the province's still get the proper amount of taxes on everything that is sold.

Now no one can say that this can not be done for it has been done in a couple locations in Ontario, now mind you they were for governmental companies to buy their supplies from, but still it can and has been done.

Canada’s system of conspicuously adding gst and pst onto everything you buy is like having Brian Mulroney sticking his thumbs in his ears and wiggling his fingers every time you buy a chocolate bar. Kelly McParland, Financial post,March 2, 1993

Question of age

So ALC and the NSLC both randomly put up pictures questioning you if the people pictured in these photos are of age.

Now sure they always post at the bottom which of them are of age and who of them are not of age.

Now both companies always state that when in doubt always ask for identification of the person wanting to be served. If no ID and or not of age then they are not to be served.

So my question is why is it that they put the ages of these people up for if you are being asked if they are of age then they should be asked for their ID to purchase the item in question.

The fines from both of the respectful agencies is a large one and most companies now are no longer covering any part of the fine because it is on the worker to make sure they are doing what they are legally required to do.

Local charity

There is a local charity event that will be happening on February 1, 2014 at the Dartmouth North community centre at 105 Highfield Park Dr in Dartmouth from 10an to 2pm.

They are selling brand name adult winter clothing, crafts, antiques & jewelry.

All proceeds are being donated to local cat rescue programs. This event is being hosted by the Cat Angel Network.

If you have a chance you should stop by and check it out it is a very worthy cause.

Pedestrians and crosswalks

     So I have been doing some light research lately on Crosswalks. The information I have found is from the "Summary Offence Ticket Booklet" I got online from the DMV which was current as of the date I downloaded it and last updated as of effective September 1, 2012.

     The first thing I have found is that Failing to yield to a pedestrian in crosswalk or even stopped and facing a crosswalk is a violation of section 125 subsection (1) (There is also the stipulation for a median divided road as well "roadway on which vehicle is travelling in roadway divided by median section 125 subsection (2)", this has the same fines and demerit points as subsection "1") of the "Motor Vehicle Act", there is a Out of Court Settlement option ('Guilty plea') The first offence will cost you $687.41, the second offence will then cost you $1262.41 and the final and subsequent offence will then cost you $2412.41.

     Now you also have the option in which to take it to court and fight the charge if you believe you have been charged for the offense unjustly, However if you do take this option and lose the cost of the fine will increase. Now if found guilty in court or if you plea guilty on your own their is the added fine of 4 demerit points that come off of your license as well.

     Now the question I pose is this. How does a pedestrian prove that the driver did not stop while he/she was trying to cross the road at a marked crosswalk?. Is the pedestrian able to video record the incident (where as most people now have wireless devices that can record high quality video and sound on them at almost all times)? If so who would they then take it to to report the incident; and would the would be offender be charged for the offense?.

     Leave a comment below and let me know what you think and or know.

Youth who are a minimum of 16 years old are considered adults when charged with offences under the Motor Vehicle Act or the Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations.

Vehicles and crosswalks

     So I have been doing some light research lately on Crosswalks so I thought I would also look up the information on what would happen if the pedestrian was in the wrong with crossing the street like I did for for a driver of a vehicle was in the wrong, so here we go.

     The information I have found is from the "Summary Offence Ticket Booklet" I got online from the DMV which was current as of the date I downloaded it and last updated as of effective September 1, 2012.

     All the fines are the same despite the section and or subsection that is violated for this situation.
1st offence - $399.91
2nd offence - $687.41
3rd/Subsequent offence - $1262.41

     If a pedestrian moves into the path of a vehicle while in motion and it is impractical for that vehicle to come to a safe complete stop the pedestrian is then in violation of section 125 subsection (3) of the Motor Vehicle Act.

     If a pedestrian leaves the curb or any other place of safety to cross a roadway when the pedestrian-activated beacon is not activated for the pedestrian to cross the road then the pedestrian is in violation of section 125 subsection (4) of the Motor Vehicle Act.

     If a pedestrian cross's the road outside of marked crosswalk zone and fails to yield right of way to the on coming traffic, then the pedestrian is in violation of section 125 subsection (5) of the Motor Vehicle Act.

     Now the question I pose is this. How does a driver prove that the pedestrian did not stop while he/she was driving down the road?. Is the driver able to video record the incident (where as most people now have wireless devices that can record high quality video and sound on them at almost all times; For example having the wireless device mounted on a dash mounted phone holder recording everything that is happening from the front windshield out)? If so who would they then take it to to report the incident; and would the would be offender be charged for the offense?.

     Leave a comment below and let me know what you think and or know.

Youth who are a minimum of 16 years old are considered adults when charged with offences under the Motor Vehicle Act or the Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations.

Where was that audible sound from

     While I was researching License plates and crosswalk rules, I came across something interesting. it is Section 114 subsection A which is listed as Failing to give audible signal before passing.

     What is defined as an audible signal when driving a vehicle?. Are you supposed to honk your horn at the vehicle in which you wish to pass. If so how many honks are you supposed to do before you do pass them?.

     Also if you are supposed to honk your horn at them could that not cause more harm than good! By doing that you could startle the other driver and thus be the cause of an accident.

     This is definitely 1 Motor Vehicle Act that I would love to have posed to an officer and or traffic division judge for clarification on.

     Leave a comment below and let me know what you think and or know.

     Failing to give audible signal before passing Section 114 subsection A Out of Court Settlement which has the out of court fines of 1st offence - $284.91, 2nd offence - $457.41, 3rd/Subsequent offence - $802.41

License Plates

     So I have been doing some light research lately on license plates. The information I have found is from the "Summary Offence Ticket Booklet" I got online from the DMV which was current as of the date I downloaded it and last updated as of effective September 1, 2012.

     So I have found that not completely clearing your license plate of snow or anything else that is concealing it or partially concealing it is a chargeable offense by the police or thereof of the DMV  if viewed while the vehicle is in operation.

     This is pursuant to Section 20 subsection 2 of the "Motor Vehicle Act" within Nova Scotia. The first offence will cost you $227.41, the second offence will then cost you $342.41 and the final and subsequent offence will then cost you $572.41.

     Now these fines are the out of court cost. If you do take this to court to try and fight the charge, the charge will then increase.

     So why is it that more people do not clear their license plates off and or why is it that the proper authorities are not enforcing this requirement? Is it due to not knowing this requirement for the average driver or is it a low priority for the proper authorities in which to enforce this law!.

Youth who are a minimum of 16 years old are considered adults when charged with offences under the Motor Vehicle Act or the Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations.

Truth or fiction

I was going to confess that I like to wear womens underwear! But I seen Obama running down the street promoting his run for a 3rd term! This made me want to cheat on my ex! But then i realized I already admitted that I'm secretly in love with Justin Bieber! But when I went to say that I fell into vomit at McDonalds! So now I will have to quit my job; because I flipped off a cop after I won the lottery today. Then someone poked me in the eye today. Which then made me relive the seen that I saw of Obama running down my street wearing only a Santa hat.

The Penny obituaries

1. Pennies they've corroded into our lives, Now they'll oxidize from us, far too short their life, but rest friends, you wont be forgotten. Penny 1858-?

2. Pennies they've corroded into our lives, Now they'll oxidize from us, Their life far too short, but rest friends, you wont be forgotten. penny 1858-?

3. Pennies they've corroded into our life, Now they'll oxidize from us, Their life far too short, but rest friends, you wont be forgotten. The penny 1858-?

4. Pennies they've corroded into our life, Now they oxidize from us, Their life too short, rest my friends, you wont be forgotten. The penny 1858-?

5. Pennies they've corroded their way in, Now oxidized from us, rest my friends, you wont be forgotten for the next "DOT". The penny 1858-?

6. Pennies they've corroded their way in, Now oxidized from us, rest my friends, you wont be forgotten for the next "DOT". penny 1858-?

7. Pennies they corroded their way in, Now oxidized from us, rest my friends, you wont be forgotten for the next "DOT". penny 1858-?

8. Pennies they corroded their way in, Now oxidized from us, rest my friend, you wont be forgotten for the next "DOT" penny 1858-?

9. Pennies they corroded their way in, Now oxidized from us, rest my friend, you wont be forgotten for the next "DOT" penny 1858-

10. Pennies they corroded their way in, Now oxidized from us, rest my friend, you wont be forgotten for the next "DOT", 1858-?

My rendition of R.E.M's - Losing My Religion

Oh, life is difficult
It's harder than us together
And we are not you
The lengths that we will go to
The distance in our eyes
Oh no, we've said too much
We set it up

(Chorus)
That's me on the ground
That's me in their spotlight, I'm
Losing my life blood
Because i tried to keep up with you
And I know I can’t do it
Oh no, you haven’t said enough to me
I tried to say enough
I thought that I heard you apologize
I thought that I saw you cry
I know that I was wrong

Every word of every waking hour I'm
Choosing my sentence
Trying to keep my eye on you
Like a wounded and blinded fool, fool
Oh no, I tried to say enough
I set it up
Think of this
Think of this
The biggest hint of the century
Consider this
The word that brought me
To my sentenced succeeded
What if all these fantasies
Come to revelation around
Now I've said too much
I thought that I heard you apologize
I thought that I saw you cry
I know that I was wrong

But that was just a day dream
That was just a day dream

(Repeat chorus)

But that was just a day dream
I tried, cry, why try anymore?
That was just a day dream
Just a day dream, just a day dream
Day Dream

My rendition of "Heaven Let Your Light Shine Down" by:Collective Soul

Just say the word
Don't show me a sign
Lets go and look
Lets see what we will find (We will find)
Bury me in the ground
Look in to the sky
Lets go and look
Lets see what we will find (We will find)

Oh, hell let your heat Radiate up (x4)

Poison is in the water
Gas is in the air
Lets go and look
Tell me why hate is there (Hate is there)
Why don't you learn how to speak
Why don't you learn how to share
Lets go and look
Tell me why hate is there (Hate is there)

Oh, hell let your heat Radiate up (x4)

I'm going to let it radiate (x2)
hells heat will keep me warm
Yea yea hells heat is gonna warm me up
Its gonna warm me up, warm me up
Its gonna warm me up, warm me up

My rendition of "One Time" by JUSTIN BIEBER

Me, plus you. (I'ma tell dream it over & over)Me, plus you(One time, I'ma dream it over & over)Me, plus you(One time, I'ma dream it over & over)(One time) over & over, (One time) over & over

When I met you girl my heart took a second look Now them butterflies in my stomach wont stop ever and even though it's a struggle love is all I have so I'm gonna keep keep climbing till the mountain top

your are my world And your fight is my fight Your breath is my breath And my heart is yours

[Chorus]One love, My one heart, My one life for sure Let me tell you one time(girl I love, girl I love you) I'ma tell you over & over(girl I love, girl I love you)and I'll be your one guy for ever You are my number one girl Always willing to make time for you I'ma dream it over & over(girl I love, girl I love you) I'ma dream it over & over(girl I love, girl I love you)

You are so deep You do not know that it humbles me thinking of the day we are together again with You by my side and no trouble is big enough we can not conquer I have not called and I have chosen you Whatever you want gorgeous I'll give it to you

your are my world And your fight is my fight Your breath is my breath And my heart is yours

[Chorus]One love, My heart, My life is yours sure Let me tell you one time(girl I love, girl I love you) I'ma tell you over and over(girl I love, girl I love you)And I'ma your one, true guy You'll always be my number 1 girl Always willing to make time for you I'ma dream it over & over(girl I love, girl I love you) I'ma tell you one time(girl I love, girl I love you)

Shawty I'm right here You got everything I need And I'ma tell you one time(One time, one time)I'll Give you everything you need, down to my last dime You make me happy, I know where I'll be Right by your side cause you are the one for me

[Chorus]And girl you're My one love My one heart my one life for sure Let me tell you one time(girl I love, girl I love you) I'ma tell you one again time(girl I love, girl I love you)and I'll be your number one, guy You are my number 1 girl always makin' time for you I'ma tell you one time (one time) I'ma tell you one time (one time)

Me, plus you. (I'ma tell you one time)Me, plus you(One time, I'ma tell you one time)Me, plus you(One time, I'ma tell you one time)(One time) one time, (One time) one time.

My rendition of Percy Montross (circa 1880) oh my darlin Clemmons it's time

My rendition of Percy Montross (circa 1880) oh my darlin Clemmons it's time

In a house, in a an apartment, Seeking for a love sick seventy niner, And her persona Clementine.

Oh my darling, oh my darling, Oh my darling, Clementine! Thou art lost and not gone forever I am sorry, Clementine.

Light you are like a fairy, And your shoes were number seven, Herring boxes, without topses, Sandals were for Clementine.

Oh my darling, oh my darling, Oh my darling, Clementine! Thou art lost and not gone forever I am sorry, Clementine.

Drove she kiddies to the school Ev'ry morning just at seven thirty, Hit your foot against the peddle, Fell into the foaming brine.

Oh my darling, oh my darling, Oh my darling, Clementine! Thou art lost and not gone forever I am sorry, Clementine.

Ruby lips above the water, Blowing bubbles, soft and fine, But, alas, I am no swimmer, So I lost my Clementine.

Oh my darling, oh my darling, Oh my darling, Clementine! Thou art lost and not gone forever I am sorry, Clementine.

How I miss you! How I miss you, How I miss my Clementine, But I cant kiss her little sister, I forgot my Clementine.

Oh my darling, oh my darling, Oh my darling, Clementine! Thou art lost and not gone forever I am sorry, Clementine.