The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment would like to remind the public that Friday the 13th is quickly approaching and that this is a largely attended event in Port Dover, Norfolk County, Ontario.

The OPP is asking for the public to be patient due to the possibility of increased motorcycle traffic. The motoring public are being asked to be extra vigilant and to take a little more time when making manoeuvres such as signalling turns and checking blind spots.

 

Police will be on hand to ensure the safety of those in attendance and to assist with any traffic related issues. Norfolk County OPP is urging everyone that will be attending this event to plan ahead if consuming intoxicating substances.

 

Any further inquiries surrounding road closures and By-Law infractions should be directed to Matt Terry, Director of Corporate Communications for Norfolk County at 519-426-5870 ext. 3800 or by email at matt.terry@norfolkcounty.ca.

 

“As motorcycle enthusiasts descend on Port Dover, there will be an increase in motorcycle traffic and the OPP is asking all drivers to take those two extra seconds before making a lane change or proceeding through an intersection. Those two seconds can make the difference between life and death.” – Inspector Joseph Varga, Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP.

 

 

With files from the OPP

Filed under: friday the 13th, opp, port dover