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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Moose found dead on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa's east end
Ontario Provincial Police say a moose was reported dead on Highway 417 near Walkley Road just before 6 a.m. Tuesday. (Ministry of Transportation cameras/website) Ontario Provincial Police are urging motorists to be on the lookout for moose and other wildlife along highways, after a moose was found dead on Highway 417 in Ottawa's east end. Police tell CTV News Ottawa a dead moose was reported in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 417 near Walkley Road around 6 a.m. Tuesday. Crews from the Ministry of Transportation attended the scene to remove the moose from the highway. OPP Const. Michael Fathi said it appears the moose was struck by a large truck on the highway. Fathi adds there was no vehicle at the scene when officers arrived and no one has reported that it struck the moose. In a social media post, police said moose have been seen in Ottawa as recently as this week, and along Highway 401. 'Moose are a significant road hazard, especially around dawn and dusk. Collisions with a moose can be deadly—for both drivers and the animal,' the OPP said on X. 'Wildlife-crossing signs mark proven danger zones, but moose can walk onto the road virtually anywhere in eastern Ontario. Slow down in known moose territory and keep your eyes on the road and the ditches ahead.'
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Driver suspended since 2008 caught on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police say the driver of this vehicle was stopped for a tinted licence plate cover. Police say the driver had been suspended since 2008. (OPP/X) A driver stopped for a tinted licence plate cover on Highway 417 in Ottawa has been suspended from driving for 17 years, according to police. Ontario Provincial Police say an officer stopped a driver for a tinted licence plate cover on Friday. 'Sometimes, stopping a car for a simple violation like a tinted plate cover can have an unexpected result,' OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on X. 'The driver turned out to be a suspended driver since 2008.' The driver faces a minimum $2,000 fine for driving under suspension and a $110 fine for the illegal plate cover, according to Fathi.
CTV News
30-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
OPP catches 4 more distracted drivers on Ottawa highways
Ontario Provincial Police say four drivers were charged with distracted driving on Ottawa highways on Friday. (OPP/X) Ontario Provincial Police continue to hang up on distracted drivers on highways across Ottawa. OPP Const. Michael Fathi says four drivers were caught using a handheld device while driving on Friday. Each driver faces $615 fine for using a handheld device while driving, three demerit points, and a three-month driving suspension upon conviction. 'Insurance companies look at distracted driving convictions on your driving record to be the same as if you were convicted of impaired driving,' Fathi said. 'It's not worth the cost.' Last week, the OPP used a 'spotter vehicle' to catch 21 people for distracted driving on Ottawa highways.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Distracted driver didn't notice OPP officer next to them on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police stopped a driver for distracted driving on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa on Tuesday. Police say the investigation found the driver was also suspended from driving. (OPP/X) An Ottawa driver distracted by their cellphone didn't notice an Ontario Provincial Police officer next to them on Highway 417, according to police. Ontario Provincial Police say a distracted driver was stopped on Hwy. 417 during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. 'The driver was so distracted, they did not notice a fully marked police car next to them,' OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on X. 'Being distracted while driving accounts for the majority of very avoidable collisions that occur during rush hour.' Police say the investigation revealed the driver was also suspended from driving. The driver faces a $615 fine, three demerit points, and a three-day driving suspension upon conviction for the cellphone charge. Fathi says the driver also faces a minimum $2,000 fine for driving under suspension.
CTV News
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
OPP catch 6 drivers without insurance on Ottawa highways this weekend
Ontario Provincial Police say officers charged six drivers for not having insurance while driving on Ottawa highways this weekend. (OPP/X) Ontario Provincial Police are reminding drivers to ensure they have insurance after catching several drivers without insurance on Ottawa roads. Police say officers charged six drivers for having uninsured vehicles on the roads this weekend. 'If you can't afford to properly insure your vehicle, don't drive it,' OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on X. The fine for operating a vehicle without insurance is a minimum of $5,000. Fathi says the OPP continues to see a rise in the number of drivers operating their vehicles without insurance. 'In the first third of 2025, Ottawa OPP members have laid 157 charges for operating a vehicle without insurance,' Fathi said. HOV lanes Police say there have also been numerous complaints about the improper use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in Ottawa. An officer stopped a vehicle speeding 147 km/h while in an Ottawa HOV lane on Saturday. 'The driver faces nearly $500 in fines as well as seven demerit points upon conviction,' Fathi said. The fine for improper use of an HOV lane is $110 and three demerit points. According to the Ministry of Transportation, HOV lanes are designated lanes that can only be used by vehicles carrying two or more people or other specific types of vehicles, including taxis, motorcycles and vehicles with a green licence plate.
