{"id":78159,"date":"2025-11-08T08:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=78159"},"modified":"2025-11-07T21:38:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T02:38:00","slug":"opp-staying-safe-this-winter-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/08\/opp-staying-safe-this-winter-season\/","title":{"rendered":"OPP &#8211; Staying Safe this Winter Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/OPPCrest-e1501592123859.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-101\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/OPPCrest-e1501592123859-300x236.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a>As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season.<\/p>\n<p>A few proactive steps can significantly reduce the risk of traffic incidents, especially during icy and snowy conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Motorists are encouraged to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Install winter tires for improved traction and control<\/li>\n<li>Schedule routine maintenance checks, including brakes, battery, fluids and heating systems<\/li>\n<li>Ensure windshield wipers and defrosters are functioning properly<\/li>\n<li>Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, including blankets, a flashlight, and non-perishable snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Slippery roads, reduced visibility and changing conditions require extra caution. Adjust your driving to meet the conditions and remain focused on the road and on other vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Always:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Stay alert &#8211; slow down and increase your following distance, especially in snowy or icy conditions<\/li>\n<li>Avoid braking suddenly, always use your headlights in low visibility and remember to clear ALL snow from your vehicle before driving<\/li>\n<li>Give yourself extra time to reach your destination and be respectful of other road users<\/li>\n<li>Before heading out, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/511on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MTO&#8217;s Ontario 511<\/a> and Traveller Information Service for 24\/7 and up-to-date access to road information on provincially maintained highways, and monitor local radio for updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As temperatures begin to drop across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds all motorists to prepare for the winter season. 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