Expect more RIDE checks as Canada Day approaches

OPP News Release

(THUNDER BAY, ON) With the Canada Day holiday approaching, Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind motorists to take care and use caution when travelling on roadways and highways.

Thunder Bay OPP officers will be conducting Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) and seatbelt spot checks ensuring strict compliance when it comes to impaired driving, and ensuring seatbelt usage.

The four main driving behaviours that put all road users at risk are: driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs; lack of occupant restraint; driving while distracted; and aggressive driving.

Every road user can play a part in reducing the “Big 4” killers on our roads during these summer months and throughout the year.

With the end of school just around the corner, children will be outdoors enjoying the summer months. OPP are asking motorists to be extra observant for children playing and walking along roadways.

Reduce your speed in residential areas and areas where children are known to be such as parks and playgrounds.

Have a safe Canada Day holiday.