NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MIDLAND - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), despite the cold and winter like conditions, checked over 55 vehicle operators between Feb. 15-19, 2019 at various R.I.D.E. check stop locations resulting in no impaired operation or related charges being issued.
Over 50 snowmobile operators were also checked at R.I.D.E. check stops on trail/road crossings without incident. Operators are reminded to have their drivers licence, vehicle ownership, insurance and trail passes on them so they may be produced to a police officer on the (OFSC) trails and roadways when asked.
Officers investigated 22 vehicle crashes, 10 of which were either parking lot or reversing out of private driveways related incidents. Motorists are reminded to follow the Ministry of Transportation site Ontario 511 for information on road conditions and closures.
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways and trails. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.
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