NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Wellington County OPP focus their patrol on Highway 6 between Mount Forest and Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP - Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to be more strategic and intelligence-led in the delivery of policing services in our communities.
An analysis of five years of data has shown that motor vehicle collisions continue to be a concern on Highway 6 between Mount Forest and Arthur.
One of the main contributing factors is motorists driving at speeds too fast for the road and weather conditions.
Over a two week period from January 18 to February 1, officers focused patrols on this stretch of road in an effort to reduce the overall number of collisions.
During this two week timeframe, 50 officer hours were devoted resulting in were 13 speeding offences, one for passing unsafely and 12 warnings issued.
Officers investigated only three vehicles in the ditch with no damage during poor weather and road conditions.
No reportable motor vehicle collisions were investigated on Hwy 6 between Mount Forest and Arthur for the duration of this focus patrol strategy.
Wellington County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Lawson, says, “Through the continued analysis of data we are better able to deploy our resources in the right places, at the right times, focusing on the right issues. This will ensure a more effective delivery of service while allowing for the reinvestment of our efforts to other policing priorities throughout the County. We are now predicting those calls-for-service, quarter by quarter, that require our attention.”
“We always have to mobilize and engage our community to assist us in addressing these issues of mutual concern because we can’t do it alone,” he said.
Wellington County OPP wants to remind motorists to drive according to road and weather conditions.
The conditions can change suddenly and being prepared is important.
Many collisions officers investigate can be prevented if drivers just slow down.
Check the Ministry of Transportation website prior to leaving for road conditions.
Please do not call 911 or the OPP for road reports; log on to www.mto.on.ca/english/travellers
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