OXDRIFT — The Dryden OPP arrested a 20-year-old Winnipeg resident for the dangerous operation of a vehicle on Friday.
Officers were conducting patrols on Highway 17 near Oxdrift when a concerned motorist alerted the police that a commercial motor vehicle was allegedly passing dangerously on a double solid line, putting oncoming traffic at risk and forcing other vehicles onto the shoulder to avoid a collision.
The police said in a media release that officers quickly located the vehicle and arrested the 20-year-old.
The individual has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The OPP said it reminds all motorists that reckless driving endangers lives, unsafe passing and other dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated and road safety is a shared responsibility.
It added that they urge drivers to remain vigilant and report hazardous driving to authorities.
“For emergencies, always dial 9-1-1. To report unsafe driving, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Stay safe. Drive responsibly. Respect the rules of the road,” said the OPP.
