**SOUTH PORCUPINE OPP NEWS RELEASE**

Between January 14, 2019 and January 16, 2019, the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have investigated 16 motor vehicle collisions on our area highways.

 

The OPP is reminding motorists that winter conditions can change quickly, placing extra demands on your vehicle and your driving skills. The winter months are a particularly important time to stay focused on the road and on other vehicles.

 

A few helpful tips may include:

 

  • Allow extra time to travel to and from destinations
  • Slow down and adjust your driving to the current road and weather conditions
  • Make sure your windows are all clear of ice and snow before heading out
  • Keep you fuel tank at least half full so that you don’t run out of gas if stranded
  • Leave extra space between vehicles as stopping distances are more than double on snow or ice covered roads
  • Stay alert, focus on the road and avoid sudden braking, accelerating or steering

Defensive, responsible driving is crucial to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads, especially during the winter months.

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