Sean Shapiro
Sean Shapiro is a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police traffic officer who provides insights on safe driving practices, particularly regarding the appropriate distance to maintain behind vehicles at stop lights.
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Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant who explains the legality of stopping at a green light.
Is it illegal to stop before turning right at a green light?
Canada· 2025-12-21
Sean Shapiro, a road safety consultant, expresses concern that mandatory testing would upset many drivers.
Should all drivers have to be retested every few years?Canada· 2025-12-14
Sean Shapiro, a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop, explains the rules regarding centre turning lanes.
Is it illegal to move into the centre turning lane before it’s my turn?Canada· 2025-12-07
Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop.
Will I get a ticket if I don’t stop for three seconds before turning right at a red light?Canada· 2025-10-12
Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop who explains the rules regarding red-light cameras.
If the light turns red while I’m waiting in the intersection to turn left, could I get a red-light-camera ticket?Canada· 2025-09-14
Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop who discusses the issue of loud motorcycles.
Why are some motorcycles obnoxiously loud? Aren’t there laws against this?Canada· 2025-09-07Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop who explains the rules regarding turning right on red.
Can I turn right from the middle lane while the light is red?Canada· 2025-08-31
Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop who discusses the implications of making U-turns on the road.
My GPS often yells at me to make a U-turn. When can’t I legally make one?Canada· 2025-08-24Sean Shapiro, a road safety consultant, explains the risks associated with rapid acceleration.
Is it legal to floor it at a green light as long as I’m not speeding?Canada· 2025-08-10
Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop.
When there’s no sidewalk, should I walk facing traffic?Canada· 2025-08-03
Sean Shapiro, a road safety consultant, discusses the implications of honking in various situations.
Are there laws against angry honking?Canada· 2025-07-27
Sean Shapiro is a road safety consultant who clarifies that barefoot driving is legal in Ontario but not recommended.
Is it legal and safe to drive barefoot?Canada· 2025-06-22
Sean Shapiro is a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto traffic cop who provides insights on pedestrian and cyclist interactions.
If I’m on a trail and I hear a cyclist’s bell, should I get out of the way?Canada· 2025-06-08
Sean Shapiro, a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police officer, stated that enclosed scooters shouldn't be classified as mobility scooters.
A tiny electric car tried to push us off the sidewalk. Should it be there?Canada· 2025-05-18
Sean Shapiro, a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police officer, explains the rules of the HOV lane.
What should I do if I’m being tailgated in the HOV lane?Canada· 2025-04-20
Sean Shapiro, a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police officer, emphasizes the importance of caution when crossing the road.
At what age can children cross the street alone and must they dismount a scooter?Canada· 2025-04-13
Sean Shapiro is a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police officer.
Who goes first at a two-way stop? The car going straight or the one that stopped first?Canada· 2025-03-16
Sean Shapiro, a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police officer, said the wording of the law is 'loosey-goosey'.
How far should I stay back from the car in front of me while driving?Canada· 2025-03-02Sean Shapiro is a traffic safety consultant and former Toronto police traffic officer who advises on safe stopping distances at red lights.
What distance should a vehicle stop behind another one at a red light?Canada· 2025-02-16