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OPP on the lookout for high-risk driving behaviour this weekend

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Police agencies across the province will be on the lookout for high-risk driving behaviour this coming long weekend, including impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, and seatbelt and other safety compliance issues.

"With the public travelling to and from their weekend destinations, road users should expect to see much higher volumes of traffic," says a news release from the Ontario Provincial Police. "There will be zero tolerance for drivers who direct anything less than 100 per cent of their attention to driving."

Full text of the release follows:

Between Oct. 7 and 10, 2022, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) along with members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment and the Sault Ste. Marie Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be participating in a provincial traffic safety initiative with a focus on the ''Big 4'' to reduce injuries and deaths on Ontario's roads, waterways and trail systems this Thanksgiving long weekend.

The Big 4 consists of alcohol/drug impaired, distracted driving, speeding and lack of occupant restraints. These high-risk behaviours account for the majority of motor vehicle collision fatalities and are completely preventable.

Officers are urging motorists to "put your best foot forward" and drive safely this Thanksgiving weekend. With the public travelling to and from their weekend destinations, road users should expect to see much higher volumes of traffic. There will be zero tolerance for drivers who direct anything less than 100 per cent of their attention to driving.

If you suspect that someone is operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or off-road vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. Highway, trail, and waterway safety is a shared responsibility. By working together, the OPP and members of the public can ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving long weekend!