NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment would like to remind heavy commercial vehicle operators that a number of area municipalities in North Simcoe have enacted the annual seasonal half load restriction on their roadways as has the Province of Ontario on selected roadways.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, the province enforces reduced load restrictions on trucks to protect Ontario's highways during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur.
Seasonal axle weight restrictions are currently in effect from March 1 - April 30, 2025. Check with the municipality that you are working in or the following site - https://511on.ca/list/seasonalloads?lang=en for further information.
Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash. If you are heading out on the town, please make a plan to get home safely.
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