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(Augusta Twp. ON) At approximately 7:20 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2014 officers from the Grenville County OPP – Prescott Detachment were advised of a possible impaired driver operating a Budget Rental cube van eastbound on the 401 Hwy near mm 705 in Augusta Twp. The complainant reports the van to be driven in a dangerous and unsafe manner and to have witnessed the van moving from lane to lane, being operated on the paved shoulder and to have struck an MTO sign at the off ramp at mm 705.

Police observed the vehicle on the Hwy 401 at mm 716 and shortly afterwards stopped the vehicle. Officers noted a strong odour of alcohol coming from his breath and observed other signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and transported to the Kemptvlle detachment for breath tests.

67 year old male, Robert LAFLAMME of Russell Twp was charged with Impaired Driving, Exceed 80 and fail to report damage to property on Highway. He is to appear in Brockville Court at a later date.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers have seen a rise in the amount of Graffiti in the County of Brant.

The County of Brant OPP is looking for the public’s help in eradicating the Graffiti. If you see any new forms of graffiti, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and report it. Parents watch for missing spray paint cans our other products. Local businesses can question youths that are purchasing paint and other products that can be used for graffiti.

The goal of Graffiti Eradication is to remove it as soon as possible and to deter any further acts of graffiti. With a unified community we can eliminate graffiti.

(Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Twp, ON.) At approximately 10:35 pm on Wednesday April 30, 2014 officers from the Grenville County OPP – Prescott Detachment responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on the 401 Hwy eastbound approx. 5 km west of Cardinal Ontario.

A Tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on the 401 Hwy. when attempting to avoid a deer hit the shoulder of the road and was pulled into the median. The tractor stayed upright however the trailers flipped onto their sides. Two trailers were carrying petroleum.

Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, Edwardsbrugh/Cardinal Fire and Drain All attended and remain on scene.

Both east and west bound traffic is closed between exit 730 (Cardinal) and 721(b), (Johnstown) while tankers are drained and removed.

Highway expected to open later this afternoon.

Update when available.

(CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) No vehicle shall be driven or operated to the left of a centre of a roadway (passing) when approaching within 30 metres of a level railway crossing.

Understand that school buses are required to stop at railway crossings under the Highway Traffic Act.

Passing upon approaching a level railway crossing can result in charges under section 149(1)(b) of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and faces a total penalty of $110.00.

Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind motorists that they shall be cautious and familiar with the laws regarding approaching a railway.

Speeding, disobeying traffic controls (lights and/or signs), and failing to yield right-of-way accounts for many preventable collisions.

Drivers must take responsibility and this will reduce the risks on the road. Please drive defensively and safely. Drive according to the weather and road conditions.

(CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind motorists that there is a requirement to yield to (transit) buses from the bus stop.

The Highway Traffic Act explains that every driver of a vehicle in the lane of traffic adjacent to a bus stop shall yield the right of way to the driver of a bus who has indicated their intention to re-enter that lane.

Failing to yield to a bus re-entering a lane from a bus stop can face a total penalty of $110.00 under section 142.1 of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.