HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-02-06, Page 1110 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Snowmobile trails being patrolled by OPP
OPP
The 1luron County OPP Detachment
had officers patrolling snowmobile trails
for the first tinge in 2013 this past weekend
in I luron County. Officers reported three
Reduce impaired Driving Everywhere
(R.l.l).E.) checkpoints were set up at stra-
tegic locations. Officers checked over 200
snow machine operators at these check-
points. While the majority of the opera-
tors were following the rules, officers did
identify some offences. Three operators
failed to have current trail permits, three
operators failed to have insurance cards,
one operator failed to wear a helmet and
one driver was found to be driving while
disqualified. On a positive note, no
alcohol related offences wen' observed.
iluron OPP officers are also
investigating a single machine
snowmobile collision that occurred on
Sunday, January 27 shortly after 1:00 p.m.
A 24 year old male driver from Central
Huron sustained non -life threatening
injuries while operating on a trail near
Clinton.
Snownuobiling is one of the joys of a
Canadian winter; however, not taking the
necessary precautions can quickly result
in tragedy. Huron OPP will continue their
snow machine patrols throughout the
season and would like to remind riders of
these important tips that will help make
your ride safe.
Obey speed limits and road/trail signs
and always drive within your ability. the
maximum trail speed is 50 km/h.
Reduce your speed when driving at
night ane( watch for fences, guide wires
and other objects that can be difficult to
spot at night.
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Avoid driving on frozen lakes,
ponds, and rivers. If it can't he
avoided, check ice conditions
beforehand. Wear a buoyant
snowmobile suit and carry ice
picks.
11'11 somelxxly you are going out
for a ride. Tell them your route,
description Of your snowmobile
and your expected time of return.
Avoid travelling alone. Always
be prepared for the unexpected.
Carry a charged cell phone if
possibly.
Never drive while intoxicated.
Alcohol, illegal drugs and even
some prescription drugs can slow
down your reaction time and
affect your ability to make good
decisions.
Never ride on private property
without the permission of the
landowner.
l :ably a winter safety survival kit.
( 0 throw rope, ice picks, first
aid kit, waterproof Matches with
lire starter, whistle, energy bars,
outer, survival blankets, 0 knife or
multi -tool and nylon rope.
if convicted of impaired driving
on a snow machine, you will lose
your driving privileges for all types
of vehicles, including motor
vehicles.
SIu vIn (bile operators are obli
gated to carry documents ‘vith
thele when operating a 00001 led
Snow vehicle. .\ driV('r's licence or
motorized SI111W vehicle operator's
license, vehicle registration and
proof of insurance must be pro
vided upon demand of a police
officer.
Remember, if you ride on trails
operated by the Ontario l:edera-
111111 of Snowmobile (lobs (()1:S(;)
and you fail to have a valid trail
permit you are subject to a $2.10
fine.
'1 be I halm County OPP I )etach
n)ent wishes all snowmobile
enthusiasts a safe and enjoyable
2013 Season. 1'01 ttlrtlll'1Illlt)rllhl
tion on safe snowMobiling and
where to ride, contact the ( )nt;uio
Federation 01 tinownulbile flubs
at lvww.ofsc.on.ca
Ontario Landowners Association creates
action plan to respond to OSPCA Act
Susan Hundertmark
The Huron Expositor
An action plan, which involves lobbying politicians
and gathering support from agricultural 1)1ganizations,
has come out of an Ontal io Landowners' sleeting
attended by 3(X) people in (Brussels Ic'r,'mtly to discuss
the Ontario Society for the Prevention of ('ruelty to
Animals.
A press release from 01 „A president 'Ton) Black
outlines the current problems of the OSP( Act as
giving police powers to 0 private corporate charity, no
government accountability, over sight or 11011 Spar
encv, giving opportunity for abuse of authority, myga
lively impacting the agricultural industry, failing to
provide guidelines for definitions of terms and bring
able to overrule veterinarian opinion and diagnosis.
'I be meeting in Brussels brought together a panel of
s1x'akers, including a Perth County hog producer who
was charged with causing distress to an animal after
he tried to take five pigs with hernias to be slaughtered
for his family frt'ezer.
As a result of the meeting, the OLA has deckled to
lobby provincial members of parliament to
immediately ;amend the ( )til'(:,\ Act, lobby Agriculture
and 1(1101 otg,nintlions to sup►putr1 amendments to
the l )Sl'('.\ ,Act and seek 011 im .estigation into the
duties, p)I.ctices, education and 110i11ing of all
inspet•tols.
As well, the ( plans 0) establish 0 peer review
1)001(1 1011n various produce) and hret'tter groups with
the input Ind 501)1)1)1 t 01 vett'! inaI ton organisations,
wog k to better educate (111101) neighbours about
1101 mal 1011)1 pr0ctice with 1esp)ect to animal
husband`. and encutu;tge individuals 11 raise aware
'less through their own networks on the importance
of amending the OSPCA Act.
"As 0 result oldie trnvn hall meeting, rural ( )nlal io
is united in their fight against the injustices imposed
on their gamily 1,11105 due 10 111e abuse of power
through the existing l )SI'(:A Act," says Black in his
pass release.
Cindy Mover, president of the 1 !aeon Perth (11 .A,
says her membership will meet in late February to
discuss the action plan of the provincial organization.
"We haven't got a local plan yet that will he out
first priority during out next meeting on I:eh. 21,"
she says.
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