4 days ago
Bad drivers in North Bay could receive warning letters from police
North Bay police are sending warning letters to the owners of vehicles when they receive driving complaints from the public.
The North Bay Police Service has launched a new initiative to address the growing number of traffic-related complaints from the public.
Vehicle owners will receive warning letters when police receive complaints from the public about someone driving that vehicle in an unsafe manner.
'Throughout 2024, the North Bay Police Service received 1,463 traffic complaints from members of the community,' police said in a news release Thursday.
'These complaints ranged from reports of speeding and reckless driving to concerns about dangerous behavior behind the wheel. There have also been numerous complaints about motorists passing stopped school buses with their red lights flashing.'
Started last month
Beginning last month, police started sending warning letters to the vehicle owners when a license plate was identified as part of the complaint.
'To date, 25 warning letters have been issued as part of the pilot phase,' police said.
While the letter doesn't affect your driving record, affect insurance rates or cost demerit points, the complaint has been logged by police and can be accessed by police in the future.
'If a vehicle continues to be the subject of traffic complaints, further follow-up may be conducted by the traffic enforcement unit,' police said.
'In cases involving serious or repeated infractions, a formal police investigation may be initiated. This could include collecting witness statements and potentially laying charges.'
Residents are encouraged 'to continue submitting concerns to help improve safety throughout the community,' police added.
