Thursday, July 5, 2007

RIDE

Sault Ste Marie OPP officers conducted RIDE in two separate locations last night. A total of 83 vehicles were checked resulting in 2 Highway traffic act charges and one roadside test being conducted. No Drinking and driving charges were laid. The public can expect RIDE initiatives to be conducted at any time of the day or night all over the Detachment area.

Long Weekend Traffic Enforcement

Sault Ste Marie Detachment and Traffic and Marine unit officers issued 157 traffic tickets over the long weekend. Charges ranged from speeding to failure to produce evidence of insurance. In keeping with the OPP’s ongoing efforts to reduce the carnage on our roads officers will continue their aggressive traffic enforcement of those violations that lead to accidents.

Marine Patrols

The Sault Ste Marie OPP marine unit have begun their summer patrols. This Unit was out for the Canada Day and American Independence Day fire works on the St Maries River. The Marine unit officers wish to remind all boaters that there will be a zero tolerance stance for any safety equipment violation or drinking offences on our waterways. Marine deaths that do occur across the province usually involve alcohol and the failure to wear a life jacket.