Each week the OPP in Renfrew respond to complaints received from the public concerning the erratic driving of motorists in our community. Complaints range from speeding vehicles, unsafe passing and reports of people using hand held cell phones while driving and possible impaired drivers. If the police are not in a position to intercept and stop the suspect vehicle a warning letter can be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle advising of the complaint. Please continue to call the OPP if you have concerns about the unsafe driving of a motorist. 1-888-310-1122 is the number to call 24 hours a day to speak to a police dispatcher.
On Thursday March 20 at approximately 8:15am an officer was stopped on Highway 60 with a motorist and the emergency lights on his cruiser were activated. Another motorist passed a vehicle that was slowing down for the officer and proceeded to pass the officer without slowing down. Jennifer MCGRATH 44 of Pembroke was stopped and charged for the offence of failing to slow for a stopped emergency vehicle. The charge comes with a total fine of $490.00 and 3 demerit points.
On Monday March 17 a motorist was stopped on O’Brien Road in Renfrew at 10:30am for failing to wear a seatbelt. The officer then located open alcohol in the vehicle. Peter MCLEOD of McNab/Braeside Township was issued a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt and having open liquor in a vehicle.