NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay detachment conducted 19 hours of Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) patrol this past weekend. Officers patrolled North Simcoe trails in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Tay Township and Georgian Bay Township, Beausoleil Island.
Officers laid 16 charges to MSV operators who were found violating sections of the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act in relation to speed limits, driver's licences, ownership and insurance requirements.
In addition, one MSV operator was issued a three-day driver's licence suspension after they registered a blood-alcohol concentration in the "warn range" on a trailside breath test.
OPP officers appreciate calls from the public to alert them of possible impaired drivers on our roads, trails and waterways. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers online or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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