Provincial police urging individuals to be protected, abide by legal guidelines throughout Victoria Day lengthy weekend
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Huronia West OPP are excited for summer time to unofficially kick off this Victoria Day weekend.
There are lots of fun-filled household actions deliberate in our communities for all to soundly take pleasure in.
With the official kick-off to the vacationer season, there might be extra automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian site visitors within the space. It is a reminder to please be affected person, give your self additional time to get to your vacation spot, and keep in mind to share the roads safely.
For those who dwell or go to Wasaga Seashore, there might be an elevated presence of police, bylaw and provincial park wardens to make sure the security of all.
It is a reminder that if you’re planning to go to the seaside, alcohol consumption is prohibited on the seaside, in any of the parking heaps or in any of the general public areas. Alcohol can solely be consumed in a completely licensed institution or in a non-public residence. Police, bylaw and parks might be implementing the foundations.
Driving any automobile or vessel whereas impaired by alcohol or medication won’t ever be tolerated. People who have interaction in any harmful or irresponsible driving might be held accountable.
For those who select to swim, take part in water actions or in a ship, please keep in mind to put on your life-jacket and make sensible, protected choices. Be aware of your personal talents within the water and don’t put your self or others in a harmful state of affairs. Life-jackets save lives.
If you’re in a ship, please guarantee that you’ve the suitable variety of life-jackets, that you’ve all of your security gear and that you’re correctly licensed to function that vessel. The Huronia West Marine Unit might be out on the Nottawasaga River and Georgian Bay and might be checking for compliance.
The Huronia West OPP wish to want you all a protected and pleasant lengthy weekend and keep in mind that when you do see a criminal offense being dedicated, please contact us by way of our non-emergency quantity 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP on a cell or within the case of emergency 911.
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