Grey Bruce OPP have the results of their Civic Holiday weekend campaign which focused on traffic moving over for emergency vehicles and tow trucks, as well as distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding & aggressive driving, and ticketing those not wearing a seatbelt.
Grey Bruce OPP, who patrol roads from Meaford to Tobemory and down to Sauble Beach, laid a total of 101 traffic related charges including:
4 motorists charged with impaired driving
63 speeding charges
3 stunt driving charges
4 charges for failing to wear a seatbelt
They say during the campaign they investigated 11 collisions.
They say in a statement “While the OPP and its traffic safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads, drivers, passengers, and other road users can significantly contribute to safe roads by avoiding risks and complying with all traffic laws.”
Meanwhile, South Bruce OPP, who patrol roads in an area that stretches from Walkerton to Kincardine, to Arran-Elderslie laid 33 charges including:
2 impaired driving
14 speeding charges
1 stunt driving charge
3 charges for failing to wear a seatbelt
1 charge under the Cannabis Control Act
The South Bruce OPP investigated 4 collisions over the long weekend. There were minor injuries reported at one of the collision scenes.
OPP say Ontario’s ‘Move Over’ law came into effect in 2003. It requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated or a tow truck with its amber lights flashing, to slow down, move over, if safe to do so, and proceed with caution.
OPP say if the highway has more than one lane, the law requires the driver to move over and leave space between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle or tow truck if it can be done safely.
The law carries a $490 to $2,000 fine plus three demerit points upon conviction.