The last long-weekend of the summer means the OPP will be out in full force on our highways, waterways and trails.
Drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators, and distracted drivers top the list of reasons drivers get into serious collisions.
The OPP’s Bill Dickson says you never know where they’ll show up.
Dickson says making the most of the long weekend is just fine, but its when people go overboard and take unnecessary risks that it becomes dangerous.
He says speeding is always a big problem. Dickson says pack your patience, you’ll get where you need to be eventually.
He adds that you need to watch your speed in construction zones, even on a weekend.
Dickson says the same goes for trail users and boaters. Keep the speed down, and do not ride after drinking ever.
Written by Bob Perreault