NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MIDLAND - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind motorists that weather and road reports are easily located on your mobile or hands free devices so you can make informed decisions about your route before you head out on the highway.
In conjunction with local radio and TV stations who contribute to social media feeds through their respective Twitter accounts, the following links will assist those who are looking for current information on traffic conditions, snow plow locations, road and weather information and route planner easily on their electronic devices when it is safe and lawful to do so.
Ontario.ca/511 Ontario 511 is a bilingual digital traveller information service provided by the Ministry of Transportation. This website has been designed by and for users to help people plan their routes and travel safely and efficiently across the province of Ontario. https://511on.ca/about/using511 Is a provided instructional link on how to use the site to it's full potential.
- https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/trs/conditions for information on County of Simcoe roads
- District of Muskoka for information on the District of Muskoka Roads
- https://weather.gc.ca/forecast/canada/index_e.html?id=on for weather information
- Facebook sites Barrie 411 and Muskoka 411
- Twitter site OPP Central Region Communications
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority and we appreciate calls from the motoring public to assist in this enforcement job.
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