(MOOSONEE, ON) – The Moosonee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like remind motorists of the laws under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA).
It is the law that all vehicles that operate on the roadways within Moosonee must be registered, plated and the driver must have a valid driver’s licence. In addition, all motor vehicles must have proof of active insurance. Those who do not comply with these laws put other motorists and the general public’s safety at risk.
Under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, drivers who fail to have an insurance card face a fine of $65 whereas drivers or owners who operate a motor vehicle on a highway without insurance will be given an automatic court date and upon conviction face a minimum penalty of $5,000 to a maximum penalty of $25,000.
Since January 1, 2014, in addition to numerous other offences, the Moosonee OPP has charged three individuals for driver/owner operate a motor vehicle on a highway – no insurance.
Moosonee Operations Manager, Staff Sergeant Stephane Pilon, reminds all motorists of the obligation to be safe and responsible while behind the wheel.