Humboldt Broncos bus crash
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I think it's "easier" when the guilty party has taken full responsibility for his actions. He refused a plea bargain. He entered a plea of guilty, preventing wasting time and resources on a trial. I think he fully understands the gravity of what he did and I think most of the community can sense that he's genuinely remorseful.
What bothered me was the family members of those killed and maimed in the accident got to read him their victim impact statements. I think that was wrong and a little cruel.
When you look at this picture it's from a bird's eye view. If you get down to ground level it is sort of a blind intersection with the trees there. It's quite likely that if you were travelling north on 35 you'd never see a west-bound vehicle on 335 running the stop sign until it was too late. There wouldn't even be time to shit your pants first.
Yes and no - I think the victims have a right to let the perpetrator know in a civil way how he's affected them. A couple of the women crossed a line when they resorted to name calling (I believe one called him a monster) and false accusations. No sane or reasonable person would agree that he chose to deliberately run the stop sign and definitely not at the speed he did. He was careless not vindictive!
With any luck it would be quick.
Since the farmer would complain about losing his windbreak you could install a mirror on the fence-post where the wreckage is located that would allow the reflection to show movement or not.
The company whose product was being hauled should also be on the hook as that would increase the level of safety. After a certain number of miles and hours a sleeper and a cross shift is standard and then the truck can run 24/7 legally for 3 weeks and then both drivers need 3 days off to comply with OH&S guidelines.
[FONT="]From the Statement of Facts:[/FONT]
[FONT="]7) There were no environmental conditions that contributed to the collision.[/FONT]
[FONT="]i) The road conditions and weather conditions at the scene were suitable for safe driving. The intersection was clearly visible to Mr. Sidhu as he was approaching it prior to the collision.[/FONT]
[FONT="]ii) The sun did not interfere with Mr Sidhu's ability to operate the Semi-Tractor Unit or view the Intersection.[/FONT]
[FONT="]iii) The obstructed sight line across the southeast quadrant, at the corner of the Intersection was inconsequential because the proper signage was in place at the intersection. More specifically, the trees in the southeast quadrant, at the corner of the Intersection would NOT have obstructed Mr Sidhu's ability to observe the Bus approaching the Intersection if he had stopped the Semi-Tractor Unit to check for traffic before entering the Intersection, as required by the posted signage.[/FONT]
Today you could add a wireless flashing light that gets triggered when another vehicle trips a beam 100 yds away from the intersection.
There are legal standards and there is 'above and beyond the call'. Making the X into a traffic circle is another option in low traffic areas but it consumes more land.
There are legal standards and there is 'above and beyond the call'. Making the X into a traffic circle is another option in low traffic areas but it consumes more land.
20 years is a life sentence in Canada. Our government believes that deap down no criminal ever meant to be bad so as soon as they show remorse and find gawd they are relieved of all concequences for their actions.
If one is designated a "Dangerous Offender" they can be held essentially forever at the pleasure if the Crown. Bernardo, Picton, Clifford Olsen ... none of them were or are free nor will they ever be. I expect the same from of Bruce McArthur although he's already a senior citizen and his "lifetime" is only a couple more decades. Anyway, it's simply not true that murderers are "out" after 20 years. Our guilty "government" is a succession of governments from all political stripes that built the edifice over a century and a half.
If we locked up every fukcer who shouldn't be behind the wheel, we'd be feeding about five million inmates every day.
Show your ignorance even more.. The USA went to eLogs because of this, now Canada has.
If you break the law and kill 16 people because of it.. you go to jail.. but I get it, the Liberals see a brown East Indian being victimized by Canadian laws boo hoo
1 law for Canadians, and another for new Canadians ****ing hypocrites
If you break the law, and kill people because of it.. you go to prison.. driving illegal behind a commercial vehicle, driving drunk, high or in excessive speeds..
He killed 16 people.. 16 families affected..
How many years should he get? No wait, lets say one of those killed because of this guys greed to make an extra $50 to $100 before quitting was your mother, your sister, your son or daughter.. hope thier life was worth the $100 bucks.
Also, I am a truck driver.. just handed my contractor my CVRO.. 7 stops at scales, all 7 passed.
Did he violate the criminal code or did he commit a traffic infraction? Have you never ran a light/stop sign, speeded, tail gated? Those are all infractions which are potentially deadly, but most often aren't!
You might consider the possibility that you ARE the retard. (What do you mean by "driving illegal"? ) Did he not have the proper license, or was impaired by alcohol or dope?
"No wait, lets say one of those killed because of this guys greed to make an extra $50 to $100 before quitting was your mother, your sister, your son or daughter.. hope thier life was worth the $100 bucks."
There is a classic example of where emotions, supersede reason and that sentiment has no business is a court room. A human life really can't be equated to any amount of money.
There is a classic example of where emotions, supersede reason and that sentiment has no business is a court room. A human life really can't be equated to any amount of money.
OMG!!! A commercial vehicle operates under different laws and standards than your little shit box toyota..
First off any, and I mean any infractions from a broken tail light in Kentucky to a low pressure warming in California is reported on my license back in Alberta, Canada.
We operate under Federal Laws & Provincial.. if you run ghe USA, again Federal and every state you run in.. and you had better know the laws.. for example run California and you don’t know what a bridge law is, could cost you $1000 USD
As far as running over your log hours.. only reason to do that is to get extra miles, and miles means money. PERIOD!!