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FROM/DE: Noëlville,
Warren-Warren, Killarney DATE: 26 August 2010
Labour Day Weekend
Stay
Focused on Roadways, Waterways and Trails
(Noëlville, ON.)
– A great summer season is coming to a close. Whether you plan on boating, taking an ATV
ride, motorcycle ride, or taking trip in a motor vehicle this weekend, please
stay focused and drive with care.
“The Ontario
Provincial Police will be out patrolling, highways, waterway and trails to
ensure the safety of Ontarians and visitors” states Staff Sergeant Tim
Foster. “My concern is
distracted drivers. Stay focused on
the road, wear your seatbelt, don’t drink and drive, pull over if you
are tired, and don’t talk on the phone or text while driving. Wear your lifejacket while boating. Wear a helmet while operating an
ATV.”
"A
moment of inattention can result in injury and death," states Inspector
Mark Andrews - Traffic and Marine Commander, North East Region. "Drivers
are drifting across the centre line for whatever reason, possibly distraction
or fatigue and slamming into oncoming traffic. Drivers seem to let down their guard in
sunny weather and are less alert to what's going on around them."
So far this year, more than 40 people have been killed on
the Region’s highways, waterways, and trails. All available resources and personnel will
be deployed for the Labour Day Weekend as the OPP will continue to crack down
on aggressive drivers, those who drink and drive, and those fail to buckle up
or fail to use safety equipment.
Keep our emergency services and police officers safe, move
over for stopped emergency vehicles on the side of the road with emergency
lights activated – it’s the law.
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Contact: Constable
Rodney Petroski
Community Services
Officer
Or
Detachment
Commander
S/Sgt Tim
Foster
Phone:
705.898.2211
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