Officers with the OPP say all residents should use extreme caution on local roadways, highways and ice roads as driving conditions are expected to be slick over the coming days.
The North West Region OPP adds officers will be focusing their efforts on traffic enforcement to uphold public safety, after noticing an increase in commercial and motor vehicles in the area.
“As we enter the winter road season, I would like to remind the public that we have lots of families travelling in and out of the northern communities and we want everyone to arrive at their locations safely,” says Sioux Lookout’s Detachment Commander, Karl Duewel.
The OPP says distracted driving, excessive speed, misuse of seatbelts and impaired driving have been identified as the leading causes of death or injury on OPP-patrolled roadways. Officers say they will be looking out for each of these ‘big four’, as well as proper vehicle maintenance.
Members of the public are encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-800-310-1122 if they observe a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner, be it a passenger vehicle, commercial motor vehicle or snowmobile.