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Local OPP investigated 92 collisions in August, laid seven impaired charges

Officers also conducted 40 RIDE checks at various locations, checking 1,150 drivers for signs of impairment
MidlandToday Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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During the month of August 2022, uniform officers from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to public complaints of motorists and commercial vehicles speeding and other related traffic violations on area roadways.

Calls to the OPP Communications Centre and through the OPP Online Reporting have been recorded and acted upon as follows-

  • Officers investigated 92 reported collisions with the highest frequency being on Thursday afternoons.
  • Officers attended 42 complaint areas and issued 570 tickets and warned 25 drivers for their driving infractions.
  • Officers conducted  R.I.D.E. check stops at 40 various locations, checking 1150 vehicles for signs of impairment.
  • Seven persons were charged with Impaired Driving after investigation.
  • Two drivers were charged with Dangerous Operation of a vehicle.
  • One Driver, was charged for a Stunt Driving offence - exceeding the posted speeds limits as follows with the introduction of the Moving Ontario More Safety Act, also known as the MOMS Act to increase road safety.

The first change is an increase in the previous seven-day vehicle impoundment period to 14 days. 

The second change is the introduction of a lower speed threshold for street racing offenders on municipal roads. On roads with a posted speed limit of less than 80 km/h, drivers caught traveling 40 km/h over the speed limit face racing/stunt driving charges (the previous limit was 50 km/h over the speed limit). 

Please click on the following Ministry of Transportation link- (ADLS) for information on licence suspensions and further for information on Speeding and Aggressive Driving risks and penalties.

Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash. If you are heading out on the town, please make a plan to get home safely.

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