Media Release
(SOUTH BRUCE & GREY BRUCE, ON) – The South Bruce and Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding drivers that students in South Bruce and Grey Bruce Counties are heading back to school after summer break. For drivers, that means maintaining a heightened level of awareness for students getting on or getting off a school bus or when travelling near or through a school zone. A distraction of a split-second can be enough to cause a devastating collision.
Drivers may encounter school buses and increased traffic on their morning or afternoon commutes so they should take that into consideration. Drivers are also reminded to slow down when you see a school bus and give it plenty of space, as it could come to a stop at any time. Remember, failing to stop for a stopped school bus that has its flashing red lights engaged is a serious offence. For a first-time offence, fines start at $400 with six demerit points added to your license.
In Ontario, school bus drivers and other witnesses can report vehicles that have illegally passed a school bus. If you are the vehicle’s registered owner, these same fines may be applied to you.
Parents are also encouraged to talk with your children about being safe when going and coming from school.
Here are a few reminders for students:
• Cyclists under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet by provincial law. Cyclists should also wear bright, reflective clothing to enhance their safety. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the road as all other vehicles.
• Pedestrians and those on scooters should stay on sidewalks. If there are none, they should be walking on the left side of the road facing traffic as far off onto the shoulder as possible. Both pedestrians and cyclists should make use of the crossing guards who will be returning to their posts to help our children get safely across the road.
South Bruce and Grey Bruce OPP will have enhanced high visibility patrols around school zones throughout the coming weeks to ensure drivers and students are following the rules of the road and exercising the appropriate level of caution and care.
Our children’s safety is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone using the roads needs to exercise vigilance, patience and understanding as our students head back to school. We ask you to please do your part to keep our children safe.
GREY BRUCE OPP WELCOME NEW DETACHMENT COMMANDER
(GREY BRUCE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to introduce our new Detachment Commander Inspector Paul Richardson.
Inspector Richardson has been a member of the OPP for 21 years, serving as Detachment Commander of the former Bruce Peninsula OPP prior to the amalgamation between Grey and Bruce Counties.
Inspector Richardson has worked in many areas throughout his career, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from these roles which have included: Crime, Street Crime, Frontline Supervisor, Operations Manager, Marine Operator as well as time spent as the Operational Support Inspector at the OPP West Region Headquarters.
On top of assuming his role as Detachment Commander, Inspector Richardson continues to also serve provincially as a Critical Incident Commander, and Public Order Unit Commander.
“Words cannot express how happy I am to be back in Grey Bruce County. I look forward to again working with our many community partners, that day in and day out dedicate themselves to the public and communities they serve. Grey Bruce is a busy detachment area, and the officers that work here continue to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. I am honoured to assume the role once again as Detachment Commander.” Inspector Paul Richardson, Detachment Commander, Grey Bruce County.
LIQUOR RELATED CHARGE LAID AT SAUBLE BEACH
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to enforce liquor related charges at Sauble Beach.
On August 27, 2022, at approximately 2:14 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP officers were conducting bicycle patrols at Sauble Beach when they noticed a liquor infraction on the beach.
A 28-year-old male from North York is charged with consuming liquor in unauthorized place.
The Grey Bruce OPP would like to take this time to remind members of the public that consuming liquor in places other than a residence, a licenced premise, or a place described by current legislation is strictly prohibited – this includes on a public beach.
TWO DRIVERS CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING
(GREY BRUCE, ON) The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two drivers with impaired driving.
On August 28, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Harbour Road in Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that the motor vehicle had since left the scene.
The driver was located a short time later and officers detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest. A 43 year old from Dutton-Dunwich is charged with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
On the same day, at 6:38 p.m., officers responded to multiple traffic complaints of an erratic driver on Highway 10 in the Township of Chatsworth. Officers located the motor vehicle, and the driver was placed under arrest after officers detected signs of impairment.
A 30 year old from Burlington is charged with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
Both accused individuals were released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
