NIPIGON, ONTARIO – Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are reminding motorists to take the time to prepare themselves and their vehicles for safe winter driving as we head into the winter months. A leading cause of collisions that occur during the winter months [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – Saturday July 4, 2015, officers from the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. checks at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 129 in the Chapleau Township. At approximately 4:50 p.m., a white pickup truck [Read more]
Resolve to make safety a priority in 2014. Here are some practical suggestions to get you started: 1. I will drive sober. I will drive alert. Impairment has many faces – alcohol, drugs and fatigue are just a few examples. Learn how to recognize the signs of impairment and be willing to [Read more]
The Canada Safety Council has partnered with Bridgestone Americas Inc. to launch www.TeensDriveSmart.ca. The newly-created website contains tips and resources for teens and drivers of all ages. Resources include blog posts, middle and high school curriculums, driving contracts and even a [Read more]
KEEP YOUR THUMBS ON THE WHEEL Canada Road Safety Week runs from 14 – 21May 2012. During this time the OPP remind drivers to keep their minds at the task at hand. Aggressive Driving, non compliance of seatbelts, impaired driving and distracted driving are driver actions that will be targeted [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON –The Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind people that there are no guarantees in nature, especially regarding ice conditions. Only careful planning, experience and caution can guarantee a safe ice experience. With the beginning of an unusually warm March [Read more]
Response to Recent Fatal Collisions AURORA, ON –Less than one month into 2012 and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) statistics indicate the number of people that have lost their lives on OPP patrolled highways has more than doubled over the same period last year. The unusually high number of [Read more]
