NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Uniform officers of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were visible to motorists on area roadways over the Thanksgiving Weekend as they issued over 150 Provincial Offence notices to persons driving outside of the rules set by the Highway Traffic Act.
Officers responded to 25 traffic related calls for service from the public as well as removing three drivers and their vehicles for seven days for driving their vehicles in excess of 50 km/hr over the posted speed limits on Highway 400, Highway 93 and Simcoe County Road 6.
A number of commercial motor vehicles were also inspected and cited for offences in relation to mechanical fitness of those vehicles by officers from the OPP Central Region TIME Team.
Detachment officers assisted Anishinabek Police Service (APS) on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 by investigating an impaired driving incident after the OPP Communications Centre received several calls from the public of a possible impaired driver operating a vehicle at Cedar Point, Beausoleil First Nations.
OPP Investigators located the suspect vehicle and entered into a drinking and driving investigation resulting in Roman Sandy, 46 years old of Christian Island, being charged with the following driving offences.
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused was served a 90-day driver's licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impound as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) program and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Dec. 17, 2020.
Officers also conducted four Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere ( R.I.D.E.) check stops throughout the detachment patrol area during the Oct. 10-13, 2020 period checking over 75 drivers and vehicles.
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways. Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash.
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