Timmins Police (platoon 2) has undertaken self-initiated traffic safety campaigns lately in keeping with their commitment to roadway safety locally.
On Monday, the 6th of February, between 2:45 and 5:00 p.m., members of platoon 2 conducted an impromptu RIDE spot check program and collected the following data.
A total of 695 vehicles were stopped which resulted in 2 verbal warnings being issued.
One such warning was issued to a driver for driving with their pet on their lap in such a way as to impede the safe operation of the vehicle.
One other driver was admonished for operating a vehicle with their knee on the dash. Comfort is one thing, safely operating a vehicle is another
Thankfully, none of the officers involved found it necessary to administer any roadside breath tests.
Below are pictures of Sergeant Carter, Constable Wilkie, Constable Goulet, and Constable Poulin pounding the pavement while actively reminding the motoring public not to drink and drive.
Earlier today, Constable Wilkie was performing radar enforcement on Airport Road.
Adherence to the speed limit, especially during the winter months, is a crucial aspect of safe and responsible motoring
