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Ten Drivers Charged for Failing to Yield; Prompts OPP Reminder

Police want you to make sure you’re yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks.

This comes after Upper Ottawa Valley OPP laid charges against ten drivers during a blitz held March 23rd to April 8th.

Constable Shawn Peever says drivers need to remember to yield until pedestrians are across the whole roadway in some instances.

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Peever also says that it’s important you know the difference between a crosswalk and a crossover.

Peever says the fine for not yielding to pedestrians can lead to a $180 fine and three demerit points, while the fine can increase for repeat offenders.

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