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- If you are riding a motorized bike on a public roadway you will require a valid drivers licence, registered ownership, insurance and a helmet.
- If you are in possession of a motorized bike in which you cannot obtain a licence plate registered with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario then it is NOT ALLOWED on any public roadway.
- Parents are expected to monitor their children on motorized bikes. It is your responsibility to ensure they are safe.
- Parents of children involved in collisions on public roadways can expect police to enforce any violations of the Highway Traffic Act
Effective September 30th the Province has imposed a new Street Racing Law. Section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act states that no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway in a race or contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager. The OPP supports the provisions of Section 172 and Regulation 455/07 of the HTA as an effective tool in our arsenal to take drivers off the road who participate in high-risk behaviours.
A stunt is defined as any activity where one or more persons engage in any of the following driving behaviours:
" Intentionally lifting some or all of the vehicles tires from the surface of the highway
" Intentionally causing tires to lose traction with the highway while turning (commonly referred to as "Spinning" or "Sliding"
" Intentionally causing a vehicle to circle
" Driving two or more vehicles side by side where one vehicle occupies a live lane of the highway and has no intention of passing the other
" Driving with someone in the trunk
" Driving where the driver is not occupying the driver's seat
" Driving a motor vehicle at a rate of speed that is 50 kilometres per hour or more over the speed limit
" Driving that may endanger others by stopping or slowing, preventing other vehicles to pass, driving too closely to another vehicle, pedestrian or object
Those charged contrary to section 172 HTA are liable to a fine not less than $2000, the possibility of a jail sentence not more than six months, a driver's licence suspension and the immediate impounding of the vehicle for seven days. The owner of the vehicle is responsible for all cost of removal and storage.
The OPP will ensure there is strict application of the new legislation and that our officers receive the training and tools to implement the legislation. Traffic enforcement on the roads, trails and waterways is the OPP's core business and we take it seriously. We are focusing our efforts on it 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Motorists are reminded that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to travel on a closed road or disobey a "Road Closed" Barrier/ sign.
You will receive a ticket and a fine( $110.00) from the OPP and your insurance company will likely deny your claim for damages or injury.
Please listen to your local radio station for the latest updates.
DO NOT CALL THE OPP COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE FOR ROAD CLOSURE UPDATES
MTO (Ministry of Transportation of Ontario) provide the latest reports on Provincial Highway road closures at: www.mto.gov.on.ca or call 1-800-268-4686
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
South Bruce OPP would like to remind residents that it is an infraction to park on the roadways in the Municipality of Kincardine between the hours of 3am and 6am during the winter months - November 30th to April 1st.
Violators will be issued parking tickets and in some cases the vehicle will be towed at the owners expense.
Please assist with local snow removal by having your vehicle off the streets between these hours in Kincardine.
Also South Bruce OPP would like remind motorists that if their vehicle is disabled on a roadway they should contact the OPP as soon as possible and advise police of their intentions.
An abandoned vehicle parked on a highway poses not only an inconvenience to snow removal equipment but a danger to other vehicles having to pass by it on the highway.
From the Kincardine News of March 25 , 2009
The 12-hour driving suspensions become three days this May
Under the new amendments coming to the Highway Traffic Act this May, a driver registering a "warn" on the roadside screening device will receive a three-day suspension instead of the current 12-hours.
The suspension will be recorded on their licence abstract.
Any driver who is stopped a second time and registered another "warn" on the road side screening device would face a seven-day suspension.
The same driver would face a 30-day suspension for registering a third subsequent "warn".
The government and the OPP are serious about reducing the alcohol related collisions on our roads.
On October 26th, 2009, the Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act becomes law in Ontario.
As of October 26th, 2009 it will be illegal in Ontario for drivers to use any electronic devices that can cause driver distraction because distracted drivers are a significant threat to public safety on the roadway.
Devices that will be allowed after October 26th, 2009:
GPS navigation device
Hand held communication device IF HANDS FREE SET IS USED
Vehicle instrument gauges and LAWrmation systems
Collision avoidance systems
Transportation tracking systems
Between October 26th, 2009 and February 1st, 2010, there will be an educational period for this new legislation.
Police officers will be able to summons a driver to court for contravening this law, but the roadside fine won’t be available until February 1, 2010.
The Distracted Driving legislation allows for fines of up to $500.00.
After October 26th, 2009, for all drivers using a cell phone without a hands free set:
Vehicle must be off the roadway or lawfully parked on the roadway; and
Vehicle must NOT be in motion; and
Vehicle must NOT impede traffic.
FROM/DE: South Bruce OPP
DATE: 02 November 2009
(KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce OPP would like to remind motorists that when passing an emergency vehicle stopped with its emergency lights activated in the same direction of travel, either in a lane or on the shoulder of a road or highway, to slow down and pass with caution. If the road has two or more lanes, the motorist must move over into another lane, if it can be done safely.
The legislation regarding passing emergency vehicles was enacted in April of 2003 in order to improve safety for the public and emergency personnel who must work on the side of busy highways. The impetus for the legislation was a roadside collision near London, Ontario, which claimed the life of one OPP officer and injured two others. Members of the public have also been killed or injured during traffic stops or emergency operations.
It’s not something new: motorists have a responsibility to know and obey the rules of the road. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, said OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino.
Failing to slow down or move over can result in the following:
First offence - $400 to $2000 fine, plus three demerit points upon conviction and a possible drivers licence suspension for up to two years.
Subsequent offence (within five years) - $1000 to $4000 fine, possible jail time of up to six months and a possible licence suspension for up to two years.
Police officers put their lives on the line every time they make a traffic stop or provide emergency services. They shouldn’t have to worry about motorists who disobey the law.
FROM/DE: South Bruce OPP
DATE: January 21, 2010
Roadside fine has been set
On October 26th, 2009, the Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act became law in Ontario.
It’s illegal for Ontario drivers to use any electronic devices that cause driver distraction because distracted drivers are a significant threat to public safety on the roadway.
Devices that can be used while you are driving:
GPS navigation device
Hand held communication device IF HANDS FREE SET IS USED
Vehicle instrument gauges and information systems
Collision avoidance systems
Transportation tracking systems
Between October 26th, 2009 and February 1st, 2010, an educational period was permitted for this new legislation.
Effective February 1st, 2010 the fine for Distracted Driving is $125.00, with costs, the total amount payable is $155.00.
Drivers using a cell phone without a hands free set need to remember:
Vehicle must be off the roadway or lawfully parked on the roadway; and
Vehicle must NOT be in motion; and
Vehicle must NOT impede traffic.
SOUTH BRUCE OPP
March 27th, 2011
The South Bruce OPP is reminding ATV owners and operators of the requirements under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario,
Regulation 316/03
1 ATV's can't be ridden on the highway unless permitted under bylaw; riders are encouraged to check on this with their local municipal office.
2 Where an ATV is permitted on the roads, the operator must have at least a G2 or M2 licence.
3 A vehicle permit and proof of insurance are required by law.
4 Speed limits. An ATV is restricted to 20 km/h where the posted limit is 50 km/h. An ATV is restricted to 50 km/h, where the posted limit is greater than 50 km/h.
5 An ATV operator must wear an approved helmet on the roadway.
6 The ATV must be driven along the right edge of the roadway.
Anyone interested in more information can check online at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca.
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revised 2011 JMar 29