NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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During the morning of December 18, police have been receiving reports of non-functioning traffic lights at various intersections throughout the city.
These intersections include but are not limited to Riverside/Norman, Algonquin/Theriault, Joseph/Riverside, Mountjoy/Algonquin.
The Timmins Police Service has been advised that areas of Timmins are experiencing power outages.
Hydro is aware of the situation however is unable to provide a time estimate for work being done.
The Timmins Police Service reminds drivers that when traffic lights are not functioning, intersections should be treated as four-way stops.
At a four-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first proceeds through the intersection first.
If two drivers arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right proceeds first.
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