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Snowmobile Safety Tips from Oxford OPP

Tuesday, 9 February 2021 at 05:55

Police have some tips for snowmobile enthusiasts looking to venture out on the local trails in Oxford County.

OXFORD COUNTY - Plenty of snowmobile enthusiasts are taking advantage of the fresh snow fall from last week. The trails in our area are now open.  

With this in mind, the OPP is reminding everyone about some sobering statistics. 45% of all victims in snowmobiling fatalities in Ontario in the past 10 years had either been drinking or taking drugs. The penalties that apply to impaired drivers on the road also apply to snowmobilers. In that time, 44.6% of all snowmobile fatalities have happened on a lake or river.

Over the same time period, 92% of all snowmobile fatality victims have been male. 25.7% of victims were between the age of 45-54. Excessive speed is the leading contributing factor in motorized snow vehicle deaths.

Police are simply reminding riders to make safety a priority, drive in pairs and make sure you bring some emergency supplies with you, things like blankets, lighters and a cell phone. Also never ride alone, use the buddy system. 

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