(BRACEBRIDGE, ON)- Members of the Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were very busy this past weekend responding to many motor vehicle collisions on area highways. Between Friday, February 12 and Sunday, February 15, 2016 officers were called to 49 collisions, fortunately none involved serious injuries.
The OPP is reminding the public to drive according to the changing road and weather conditions and is offering the following reminders:
Reduce your speed and increase your following distance
Engage headlight systems fully to increase your visibility
Eliminate distractions in your vehicle
Allow yourself extra time to arrive at your destination
Give snow removal equipment extra space
As always, travel should include your emergency roadside kit, extra clothing, a full tank of gas and making sure your cellular phones are fully charged.
Final reminders that you can utilize 511.ca and follow the OPP on various twitter accounts for updates on road closures as you travel throughout the province.