The proposed amending regulations for Bumpers has been issued by Transportation Canada (Part I ) and now enters into the next phase of acceptance - All interested parities have 30 days to make presentations in writing.
In summary the chap responsible, Matthew Coons, Senior Regulatory Development Engineer, has written an excellent analysis statement based on input from the car manufacturers, the insurance industry and the CarsWithoutBorders submission provided last December. (many of our members contributed - refer to posts dated Dec. 25th and 28th)
Here are two important extracts :
Continue reading “Transportation Canada issues proposal to amend Bumper Regulation!”
Thank-you for all your input and support. The letter referenced in the post of December 25th has been sent. All your signatures were included. Some of you only wanted the Government to have your Name and email address, so we have withheld posting the version that was sent. Well over one thousand four hundred members and supporters were on our submission!
On other news we will be adding a forum onto the site shortly - stay tuned!
As well please keep encouraging Canadians to sign our petition and join our team !
How many people do you know that think Car prices in Canada are just not Fair!
Get them hooked to www.Carswithoutborders.com
Please find our reply to the request from Transportation Canada to participate in the Consultation.
cwb-comment-on-canadian-bumper-regulations.pdf
Over the next couple of days add your comments or name to the end of the letter, we will be sending it out On December 28th at 3:00 P.M.
One final thought and maybe we should add it to our letter:
The cost of a Tire Pressure Monitoring system for my snow tires and wheels is around $250.00. The U.S. Mandated the use of these systems in all new cars as of September 1st, 2007.
Three issues:
- Does anyone mention this extra cost added to the U.S. cars when comparing prices in the U.S. and Canada?
- This U.S. regulation appears to prevent blowouts and possibly save lives. It also ensures that cars operate more efficiently. Cars with well maintained tires use less gas and don’t wear out as fast!
- Quebec just implemented legislation to mandate snow tires in the winter, they say it will save lives.
