November 01, 2023

OPP advise drivers to go drive according to weather after responding to 26 collisions in a 29 hour period

Grey Bruce OPP responded to 26 collisions over a 29-hour period between October 31, 2023, and November 1, 2023.

Between October 31, 2023, at 6:33 a.m., and October 31, 2023, at 9:44 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to 13 motor vehicle collisions. Four of the collisions involved a deer and four of the collisions were road/weather related.

Between November 1, 2023, at 5:26 a.m. and November 1, 2023, at 11:10 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to 13 more motor vehicle collisions. One of the collisions involved a deer and six of the collisions were road/weather related.

Many of the other collisions were between two vehicles and drivers not driving according to road conditions may have been a factor.

The OPP want to provide the public with some winter driving tips:

• Have winter tires installed on your vehicle. Winter tires can improve traction in snow and icy conditions.
• Plan-ahead and check the weather. Use Ontario 511 (511on.ca) to check road conditions.
• Property clean snow and ice from your windows, lights, mirrors and roof. This will assist with visibility and help avoid having ice and debris falling off your vehicle.
• Drive accordin g to the conditions. Many collisions on our roadways occur because drivers are travelling too fast for the road conditions.
• Steer gently on curves and in slippery conditions. Hard braking, quick acceleration and sudden gear changes can cause you to skid.
• Give other vehicles room to stop. Leave adequate room between you and other vehicles.
• Have an emergency kit in your vehicle that includes warm clothing, a shovel, booster cables, high energy food, flashlight, matches and a candle.

OPP advise that if you see snow, go slow.

 

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