SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY O.P.P. MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER – INSP. RICHARD A. PHILBIN (705) 526-3761 FAX: (705) 526-6700 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
FROM/DE: SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY DETACHMENT DATE: JUNE 23, 2009 SAFE TRAVEL BEGINS WITH YOU (MIDLAND, ON.) – As this weekend approaches, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that safe travel on our highways, waterways and trails is a shared responsibility and everyone is expected to do their part in making travel of all types safe. This first weekend of the summer will see a significant increase of people on vacation and utilizing all modes of transportation to arrive at their intended destinations. The OPP are also anticipating that with Canada Day Celebrations on July 1 and the American July 4 Independence Day weekend following a few days later, area roads will see a significant increase in their use. Police are asking that the public plan to pack a little patience with them as they travel and to leave themselves enough time to allow for congested routes or closures due to any motor vehicle collisions that may occur. The OPP are also urging motorists to make sure that their motor vehicles and any trailers, vessels or off road vehicles are in good repair. Chief Superintendent Mike Armstrong, Regional Commander of the Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) states “Our officers are committed to ensuring that provincial roadways, waterways and trail systems are safe and we will have officers on patrol to effectively make this happen”. He has also stated, “In the OPP, we expect the public to drive and boat responsibly and not to drink and drive”. The OPP, in conjunction with Vision 2010, is focused on traffic safety and everyday utilizes various resources in the hope of reaching the goal of making our roads the safest in North America. Inspector Richard Philbin, Detachment Commander of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP says “this coming weekend and throughout this summer travel season, the OPP is urging the public to do their part and work with the police so that the OPP is successful in achieving its goals. For those who wish to break the law and take matters into their own hands, you may wish to think twice, as you just never know who might be watching you”. -30- Contact: Provincial Constable Peter Leon Media Relations Officer Phone: (705) 329-7414
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