March 22, 2016
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POLICE INVESTIGATING FAIL-TO-REMAIN CRASH
(HURON TOWNSHIP, ON) – March 19, at 11:58 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a single-vehicle crash at Pine River Cheese located along Highway 21 in Huron Township.
Between 9:45-10:15 a.m., a blue compact car ran into the side of the building and drove off. There is no estimate on the cost of repairs available at this time.
DISTRACTED-DRIVING CAMPAIGN RESULTS
“If you are texting, you are not driving”
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – South Bruce OPP officers recently completed the OPP Distracted-Driving campaign (March 14-20) and the results are in.
Across the province, OPP officers charged 1,575 motorists with distracted driving and 43 were charged with careless driving during the campaign.
Locally, South Bruce OPP officers laid 11 distracted-driving charges and one careless-driving charge.
“Distracted driving is not only illegal in Ontario, it has very quickly become the most significant causal factor in serious crashes on Ontario highways," says inspector Dana Earley, detachment commander, South Bruce OPP. "During the recent campaign, South Bruce OPP officers charged 11 drivers for distracted driving. This represents 11 drivers who were caught gambling with public safety on area roads. The campaign may have ended, but the South Bruce OPP will always be watching.”
DID YOU KNOW?
Sept. 1, 2015, the fines and penalties for distracted driving were increased. Click here to learn more:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/distracted-driving.shtml
WHO IS LESS LIKELY TO BUCKLE UP ON ONTARIO ROADS?
OPP to conduct Easter long weekend Spring Seatbelt Campaign (March 25-28)
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – A close look at seatbelt-related road deaths on OPP-patrolled roads in recent years, suggest that men place far less importance on wearing a seatbelt than women do.
Over the past five years (2011-2015), a total of 332 people have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads as a result of not wearing a seatbelt. According to OPP data, 261 of the victims were men and 71 were women.
As the OPP prepares for its Spring Seat Belt Campaign over the Easter long weekend, it is sharing some insight into seatbelt attitudes and why the OPP believes there have been almost four times as many male deaths as female deaths related to seatbelt use.
“Our data suggests a strong presence of male drivers and male passengers who believe that they are at a lower risk of being involved in a collision than other people, and who do not see a need to wear a seat belt, says OPP commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes. "This attitude works against our efforts to save lives on our roads.”
"Ontario's roads are among the safest in North America and it is everyone's responsibility to keep them that way," says Yasir Naqvi, Ontario minister of community safety and correctional services. "Everyone knows that seatbelts save lives so buckle up - it only takes a moment but can make all the difference. Do your part to help the dedicated OPP officers keep our roads safe for everyone this weekend and throughout the year."
All drivers and passengers need to acknowledge the fact that if they do not buckle up, they are at a significantly-greater risk of dying in a collision that can be caused by the irresponsible actions of a distracted, impaired or aggressive driver.
OPP data also revealed that over the past five years (2011-2015), more than three times as many unbuckled drivers (252) died in collisions as unbuckled passengers (80). This statistic is also of concern to the OPP.
Paying it forward from the driver’s seat
When it comes to seatbelt use, the OPP looks to drivers in particular to set a good example for their passengers - especially children, young drivers and young passengers whose decision to wear a seatbelt over the course of their lives may be significantly influenced by the attitudes of their parents, other family members and friends. Passengers of all ages are more likely to buckle up when they see the driver do it.
The death of one unrestrained child is one too many
While the number of seatbelt-related deaths among children under the age of 16 remains the lowest of all other age groups, it is unacceptable to the OPP when even one child dies as a result of this causal factor.
Between 2011 and 2015, nine children died because they were not properly restrained in the vehicle. Parents and child caregivers need to ensure that children are always safely buckled in a child restraint appropriate to their age and size.
Whether it is a car seat for infants or toddlers, or a booster seat, make sure it is the right seat.
Over the Easter long weekend, the OPP is counting on all drivers to help make it a safe weekend for everyone travelling on Ontario roads. Besides lack of occupant restraint, OPP officers will be conducting enforcement and education activity associated with other negative road-user behaviours, which include aggressive driving, driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, and driving while distracted.
DID YOU KNOW?
BUCKLE UP ONTARIO - EVERY TRIP, EVERY TIME!
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