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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-09-03, Page 1212 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Cracking down on distracted driving Huron County OPP dedicating more officers to making roads safer Motorists who talk on cell phones, text or engage in other forms of distraction while driv- ing, will be easier to spot now that the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is dedicating more police vehicles to enforce Ontario's Distracted Driving legislation full-time. Ten unmarked police vehi- cles took over the roads Labour Day Long Weekend province -wide and the OPP anticipated the additional POLICE BRIEFS Resident loses $1,000 in grandparent scam NORTH HURON -A North Huron Township resident contacted the Huron County OPP on Aug. 18, to report having fallen victim to the old "grandparent scam". A police officer met with the victim, who advised she is an resources would be a much- needed measure to make Ontario roads safer for those who share the road with dis- tracted drivers. Thirty-five people have died so far this year in motor vehi- cle collisions (within OPP jurisdiction) in which an inat- tentive driver was a contribut- ing factor. In 2013, 86 people died in distraction -related collisions. This category of road fatality educated female in her fif- ties. She went on to explain ear- lier in the day she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be her nephew. He told her that he had been arrested for impaired and was in a "Drunk Tank" in New Brun- swick and sounded intoxicated while talking to her. A second male came on the phone advis- ing he was a lawyer. The law- yer told her if she could send money right away, her nephew surpassed both impaired - related and speed -related deaths investigated by the OPP last year. Since Ontario's distracted driving laws were introduced in 2009, the OPP has investi- gated 374 inattentive -related road deaths, as of Aug. 25. "Our officers remain deeply concemed with the number of drivers they see driving dis- tracted, especially those who talk on cell phones or even worse - texting, which is one of the most dangerous activities to engage in while driving," said Chief Superintendent would only have to pay the $1,000 insurance deduct- ible for hitting the other car and would avoid a criminal record. The lawyer" gave instructions to purchase a Visa Pay Power credit card for $1,000. The vic- tim immediately purchased two $500 cards, which she paid for using her own credit card. The lawyer" then called her back a short while later and she read the card numbers and the security numbers on the back of the cards MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2014 NOTICE OF THE VOTERS' LIST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the list of all persons entitled to be electors for municipal elections in this municipality has been prepared by the Clerk's office. As of September 1, 2014 all electors should ensure that their names and relevant information are correct on the Voters' List. A person may make an application to the Clerk requesting that the person's name be added to or removed from the Voters' List or that information on the Voters' List relating to the person be amended by completing and filing the prescribed form available at: The Office of the Clerk MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST 72 Main St. S., Seaforth, ON NOK during regular office hours between September 2, 2014 to October 24, 2014 and to the close of voting on October 27, 2014. The application shall be in writing on the appropriate form (Form EL15 or EL16) available at the municipal office and shall be filed in person, by the applicant or his/her agent or by mail, by the applicant. Proof of identity and residence as prescribed in 0. Reg. 304/14 will be required. QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS A persons is entitled to vote in a municipal election if he or she on voting day, — resides in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and is a Canadian citizen, and is at least 18 years old, and is not prohibited from voting by law. DATED AT THE MUNICIPALTIY OF HURON EAST THIS 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014. Brad Knight, CAO/Clerk Municipality of Huron East Chuck Cox, commander, OPP Highway Safety Division. "Regardless of how safe a driver, passenger or pedestrian you may be, you should be equally concerned about the number of motorists who risk your life by not paying full attention to safely sharing the road with you' The vehicles are being imple- mented on the heels of a survey of licenced Ontario students, in which almost 50 per cent of Grade 12 students admitted to texting while driving. As of June 30, the OPP had laid over 10,000 charges to back to him. He assured her he would take care of everything. A few hours later the resident received a call from her "nephew" asking for more money. He spoke with a slight French accent. The victim then became suspicious and asked for a picture of the nephew via his cell phone. When he said he couldn't do this, she realized she had been scammed. She contacted police, but prior to an officer arriving at her home she got in con- tact with her real nephew who was alive and well in Alberta. The Huron County OPP and the Canadian Anti -Fraud Cen- tre are continuing their inves- tigation into this incident. Local police want to remind resi- dents to always be on guard. Pressure is the tactic used in many scams. There is an urgency presented to the victim that causes them to make hasty deci- sions, remember scammers are counting on the fact that you will want to act quickly to help your Ontario motorists who were caught driving while distracted. Huron County OPP officers have charged 172 drivers this year under the Ontario Dis- tracted Driving Legislation. This number is trending slightly below the number of charges for the 2013 year. Research shows there is a common mindset among drivers who feel they can talk on their cell phone, text, or engage in other driver distrac- tions and do so safely. For this reason, when you are in a vehicle and the person driving engages in any form of loved ones in an emergency. Before acting however remember the following; Never send money to anyone you don't know and trust. Ver- ify the person's identity before you take any steps to help. Scammers usually want you to keep things confidential; this should raise your suspicions. Don't give out any personal information to the caller. Investigate by asking the person questions that only your loved one would be able to answer. Call the child's parents or friends to ver- ify the story. Ask yourself, does the caller's story make sense? Educate your relatives, friends, and neighbours about this scam. If you ever feel as though you have been scammed, report the matter immediately to the Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca. As well, reportthe matter to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Athough it SCRAPER DAVE SCRAP METAL WASHERS'DRYERS' OR ANY SCRAP METAL•FREE PICKUP PHONE DAVE at (519)525-2671 or (519)527.0724 WEST COAST KITCHENS • Linda Reaume Designer And Much More • Kitchens • CustomVanities • Entertainment Units • Home Offices PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONS CUSTOM DESIGNS & COUNTERTOPS Visit Our Showroom 50 West St. Goderich 519-440-0352 www.westcoastkitchens.net Email: westcoastkit@huronteLon.ca 111111 "Research advances continue to grown' kre On Ike 111 h 31.0 en in axe! meg v_1). Wm, raT erreld.mt p.t nd hem alai. - C. Ninth Map pokr f CANCER 11 I WOE? •.. Im rim,mrm a le, .939.3313 VI lid Ikea n tt distraction, take charge of your own safety. Never be afraid to speak up. Tell the driver to focus entirely on driving and remind them that they are placing your life in danger and that you have the right to be safe. With school buses and pedestrians traveling to and from schools begin this week; the OPP is urging all motorists who engage in distraction to come to terms with the reality that there is no such thing as a "safe" distracted driver and that all distracted drivers pose a threat on our roads. may be difficultto recover the money lost to a scam, by report- ing the scam to authorities you are waming other people about the scam and minimizing the chances of the scam spreading further. Police called to ATV collision CENTRAL HURON - On Aug. 18, Huron County OPP offic- ers were dispatched to an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision on Fish and Game Line north of Huron Road around 9 p.m. Further investigation revealed the AN been driven north bound on Fish and Game Line approxi- mately 500 meters north of Huron Road, when the driver lost control. The vehicle entered the east ditch and veered back onto the gravel roadway where it tipped onto its side. Two of the male riders were able to get loose and away from the vehicle, while a third was trapped underneath. The Central Huron Fire Depart- ment and the Huron EMS removed the trapped 14 -year-old male from undemeath the AN He was trans- ported to a local hospital and sub- sequently to London by air ambu- lance for treatment for his major but non -life threatening injuries. The 13 -year-old male driver sustained minor inju- ries while the third male, 14 years of age was uninjured. Al three are residents of the Municipality of Central Huron. The Huron County OPP is continuing their investigation into this collision. Any person with information regard- ing this incident should immedi- ately contact Huron OPP at 1-888- 310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anony- mous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.