On February 7, at 11 a.m., Nipissing West OPP responded to a vehicle rollover on Highway 69, in French River.
No one was injured, but upon inspection of the vehicle, the tires had extensive wear.
As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old from Toronto, is charged with:
- Improper tires
- Careless driving
The motorist was issued two provincial offences notices with set fines.
It's the second time in a week that regional OPP have laid the tire charge.
On Feb. 2 Kirkland Lake OPP reported that a North Bay man and woman face numerous drug charges after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 112.
One of the charges was for improper tires
See: North Bay couple face drug trafficking charges after traffic accident near Englehart
The OPP reminds motorists to slow down and install proper winter tires. Winter tires have a symbol of a peaked mountain with a snowflake. These tires can handle snowy slippery roads at lower temperatures and improve both traction control and reducing stopping distances.
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