West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate numerous collisions during periods of inclement weather.
Every time it snows, the OPP responds to hundreds of collisions usually involving motorists who have spun out and ran off the road.
“It’s mindboggling to me why drivers won’t slow down during whiteout snow squall conditions and insist on traveling in excess of the posted speed limit. There is simply no logical rationale for this type of driving behavior,” states Sergeant David Rektor.
Police point out winter driving requires a degree of enhanced operational skills. It also requires your vehicle be equipped for winter with winter tires, new wiper blades and and that it be mechanically sound.
“We are well into winter and there seems to be continuous number of drivers crashing their vehicles. In the majority of collisions speed is the leading contributing factor,” police stated in a Jan. 2 press release.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re driving a transport truck, an SUV, a pick up or sedan, if you’re speeding and the roads are snow covered or slippery, you are likely going to crash at some point. This puts everyone at risk; other motorists, police, fire, ambulance and everyone else that has to help out,” the release continues.
“We can all drive better in 2014. Make sure common sense in good supply before you turn your vehicle on and begin to drive. Good driving habits have to start with you,” police urge.
