NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The James Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from Hearst to Cochrane and points in between have had to respond to several complaints of illegal parking in snow plow turnarounds along Highway 11.
This activity is impeding the snow plow operators' ability to conduct their highway snow clearing operations safely and effectively.
These areas are clearly designated as no parking zones, and there are two infractions related to this type of illegal parking:
• disobey sign - contrary to section 182(2) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and
• interfere with snow removal - contrary to section 170(12) of the HTA.
Those motorists who fail to comply with the law risk being charged. Let's work together to keep our highways safe for everyone.
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