NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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BLIND RIVER - Operation Impact begins on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 and runs through to Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and officers across the province will be focusing on road safety this Thanksgiving holiday weekend by participating in Operation Impact.
This annual campaign is supported by Transport Canada, The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and the OPP. The goal is to reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities on Canadian highways and trails by focusing on the "Big 4" driving behaviours that include:
- alcohol and drug impaired driving
- distracted driving
- aggressive driving (including speeding and following too close)
- lack of or improper seatbelt use
Expect to see increased patrols by the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP this weekend, including Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) programs and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) patrols, to promote awareness and reduce unsafe driving on Ontario's roads and trails.
The OPP would like to remind drivers that road safety is everyone's responsibility, and all drivers are encouraged to do their part to ensure a safe and happy holiday weekend.
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