(COUNTY OF SIMCOE, DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA ON) – Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy over the Canada Day weekend. Officers participated in a traffic enforcement initiative from June 26, 2015 to July 1, 2015. The initiative focused on the big 4 causes of collisions, speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving and extra emphasis on aggressive driving.
The big 4 is a daily concern on our roadways especially during a long weekend where roads are much busier with the public travelling to their vacation destinations. There were numerous charges laid during this Canada day weekend initiative.
Speeding – 123
Distracted Driving – 2
Seatbelts – 5
Moving violations – 10
Other Highway Traffic Act – 30
Impaired Driving – 2
The OPP is also dedicated to keeping the trails and waterways safe for the public. The big 4 causes of collisions also apply to Ontario waterways and trails. During this initiative there were 4 marine and 8 Off Road Vehicle act charges laid.
The OPP would like to thank the public in their efforts to keep our Ontario roads safer.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)