(Midland, Penetanguishene, Townships of Tiny, Tay & Georgian Bay, ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were actively engaged over the Thanksgiving long weekend as part of Operation Impact, a national traffic enforcement initiative supporting Canada’s Road Safety Strategy.
Between October 10 and 13, 2025, uniformed officers issued over 100 tickets and warnings, with a strong focus on the “Big 4” driving behaviours known to contribute to serious collisions:
- Speeding
- Seatbelt violations
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
Throughout the weekend, officers conducted RIDE spot checks across the area. Encouragingly, no arrests or alcohol/drug-related suspensions were reported.
However, two notable incidents of excessive speeding occurred on the evening of October 11:
- At approximately 7:30 p.m., a 25-year-old female from Midland was stopped for driving 127 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Wilson Road in the Town of Midland.
- Just after 10:00 p.m., a 25-year-old male from Peterborough was clocked at 173 km/h in a 100km/h zone on Highway 400.
The involved drivers were issued court summonses for multiple offences. Their driver’s licences were suspended, and their vehicles impounded under Ontario’s Stunt Driving Laws.
The OPP reminds all motorists to share the road responsibly. Please slow down, stay alert, drive courteously, and never drive impaired. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.
