(Ottawa, ON) -The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind motorists of a couple of traffic safety concerns.
Recently, the OPP has investigated several incidents where items were not properly secured and struck another vehicle on the highway. The OPP would like to remind motorists that it’s the driver’s responsibility to make sure all items attached to their vehicle, trailer or in the back of a pickup truck are properly secured. The offence of insecure load under The Highway Traffic Act has a fine of $160 and for commercial motor vehicles, $390.
Also recently, officers have investigated several single motor vehicle roll over collisions in good weather. The OPP would also like to remind motorists to keep their eyes on the road, distractions to a minimum and follow the posted speed limits.