Long weekend exodus

By News Staff

Posted June 30, 2011 8:49 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Thousands of motorists are kicking off their holiday weekend by packing up and hitting the roads.

CityNews reporter Avery Haines takes a look at how to stay safe during the first great getaway of the summer season. 

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