September 1, 2016
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DRIVING PRIVILEGES LOST FOR RACING DRIVERS
Huron OPP charges five more drivers with racing
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – As evidenced by five recent Racing charges laid by Huron County OPP, some drivers just aren’t heeding the message to slow down. What is it going to take for some to change their risky behavior and start driving below the posted speed limit?
Aug. 25, at 10:44 a.m., a Huron OPP officer spotted a Chevrolet Equinox travelling eastbound on Harriston Road at Belmore Line at a very high rate of speed. The speed of the vehicle was measured with a RADAR device at 122 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone. 21-year-old Nicole BUDGELL of Cambridge will have to attend court Sept. 20, to answer to her Racing charge.
Aug. 26, just after 9 a.m., a Huron OPP officer observed a Chevrolet Corvette travelling southbound on Airport Line near Dashwood Road at a high rate of speed. The speed of the Corvette was measured at 141 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop ensued and the 62-year-old driver, William KRAFT of Grand Bend, was charged with Racing. He is scheduled to attend court Oct. 4, to answer to his charge.
Aug. 27, at 12:43 p.m., a Huron OPP officer observed a Honda Civic speeding westbound on Dashwood Road near Ausable Line at a high rate of speed. The speed of the Civic was locked at a high of 141 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the 21-year-old driver, Mohammad YOUSUF of Mississauga, was charged with Racing. His court date has been scheduled for Oct. 4.
Also Aug. 27, at 4:05 p.m., a Huron OPP officer spotted a Nissan Altima travelling eastbound on Amberley Road near Division Line at a high rate of speed. The officer measured the speed of the vehicle with a RADAR device and locked the speed of the Altima at 140 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the 22-year-old driver, Jessica McALLISTER of Brantford, was charged with Racing. Her court date has been set for Oct. 4.
Aug. 28, at 9:45 a.m., a GMC Sierra was spotted speeding eastbound on Dashwood Road. The officer confirmed the speed of the vehicle with a RADAR device and measured the speed at a high of 143 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. 19-year-old, Zachary BRINTNELL of Exeter has been charged with Racing. He will be making a trip to court Oct. 4, to answer to his charge.
The Huron County OPP reminds drivers who travel at dangerous speeds on our public roadways, the risk of dying or sustaining a life-altering injury is nearly five times greater when travelling at speeds of 50 km/h over the speed limit. Unfortunately, it seems some drivers are willing to jeopardize everyone’s safety by ignoring these risks.
So, if you want to chance it, be warned the penalties are significant:
An immediate seven-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment at roadside
If convicted:
Fines of$2,000 to $10,000
Courts can impose a driver’s licence suspension of up to 10 years for a second conviction within 10 years
The accumulation of six demerit points, a maximum licence suspension of two years for a first conviction and a maximum six months in jail.
Increased insurance premiums
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
ALWAYS THINK SAFETY FIRST
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Sept. 6 marks the start of the 2016-17 school year for thousands of local students. Some of these children will be making their first trek to school while others will be returning from their summer break. Accordingly, the Huron County OPP detachment will be resuming enhanced patrols around the various school zones in an effort to ensure everyone is following the rules of the road and staying safe.
In advance of the first day of school, the Huron OPP reminds motorists and students to always “Think Safety First.” Parents and caregivers of school-aged children are encouraged to discuss the following safe bike-riding and walking rules with their children:
Children should always walk on sidewalks, where available.
Children should use the services of the crossing guard, whenever available, and cross at the intersection.
Cyclists under age 18 must wear an approved helmet.
Always look both ways before crossing a roadway and remember to walk, not run across the roadway.
Children need to watch for turning vehicles before crossing a roadway.
Children should also avoid listening to music or using their mobile devices when cycling or walking on the roadway.
Motorists need to drive with particular care and attention in and around school zones. Children will make mistakes so drive cautiously and anticipate them. Here are some back-to-school safety reminders for all drivers:
Be aware and respect school zone signage.
Always reduce your speed in school zones.
Children will make mistakes - be prepared to stop at all times.
Be patient and wait for children to complete their crossing before proceeding.
Do share the roadway with cyclists and pedestrians at all times. By law, you must leave a one-metre berth when passing a cyclist.
Be prepared to stop for stopped school busses. If the overhead flashing signal lights are activated and the stop arm is out, drivers shall come to a stop.
A simple conversation with your child will help to reinforce these basic safety rules and will help to get your child in the right frame of mind to always “Think Safety First.” Together, we can all make a positive difference in keeping our roadways safe and collision free.
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