Jim Moodie is a journalist based in Elliot Lake, Ontario, with a focus on local news and events. He writes for various publications, including The Standard, Cochrane Times-Post, Mid-North Monitor, Sudbury Star, and Timmins Times. Jim's articles cover a range of topics, including weather, community events, environmental issues, and political developments.
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Sober driving message bears repeating, especially as festive season draws near
By: Jim Moodie
Advertisement 1 Share this Story : Manitoulin OPP seeing increase in impaired cases this year Manitoulin OPP seeing increase in impaired cases this year Sober driving message bears repeating, especially as festive season draws near Author of the article: Article content Impaired charges are sadly up this year compared to 2023 in the area patrolled by Manitoulin OPP, which includes Espanola and parts of the North Shore. Advertisement 2 Article content Manitoulin OPP seeing increase in impaired cases this year Back to video Whereas last year the detachment saw a total of 93 impaired charges for the entire year, the number this year is now 95, with a couple of months remaining in 2024 — including the Christmas season, when merrymaking often means more alcohol and drug consumption. Drunk-driving charges have been fewer so far than the previous year (58, as of Oct. 20, compared to 70 in all of 2023), but they could well meet or exceed last year's tally by the time New Year's Eve comes around. Impaired-by-drug charges, meanwhile, have shot up significantly, from 23 last year to 37 thus far in 2024. The increase could easily be twofold by Dec. 31. Of the drivers charged this year with either drug or alcohol impairment, nearly a quarter — 21 — were involved in collisions. That's comparable to last year, when 23 of those charged had crashes. Advertisement 3 Article content Often it's a call from other motorists and alert community members that helps police locate impaired drivers and stop them before an accident — possibly tragic — occurs. “I want to thank the public for their vigilance in reporting suspected impaired drivers, and helping to keep Ontario's roads, trails and waterways safe,” said Insp. Robert Walsh of the Manitoulin OPP. “Impaired driving is the top criminal cause of death in Canada, and it includes off-road vehicles and marine vessels. I encourage members of the public to continue reporting suspected impaired drivers. Your phone call could save someone's life.” With the Festive RIDE season approaching, the OPP reminds motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is safe to consume when operating a vehicle. “It affects your reaction time, concentration, peripheral vision, coordination and depth perception,” the service said. “Please take a cab or arrange for a designated driver.” Should you observe an impaired driver, you are encouraged to dial 911 or contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Manitoulin OPP seeing increase in impaired cases this year Comments Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Latest National Stories News Near Elliot Lake Featured Local Savings
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