OPP Constable Randi Crawford joined Dan and Marcie in studio for the July edition of Tip Tuesday.
OXFORD COUNTY - It was our busiest Tip Tuesday on record.
While in the Heart FM studio this morning, OPP Constable Randi Crawford answered five questions from listeners during her monthly segment. The questions ranged from funeral procession etiquette to the definition of "local traffic only" on a construction sign.
You can find a breakdown of the entire Tip Tuesday interview below:
1) Do police utilize drones for investigations?
Constable Crawford says a lot of police services use drones nowadays.
"Similar to almost anything in life right now, there are pros and cons with it. I know a lot of people have their concerns about privacy and safety, but police services use it for a lot of really great things including finding missing people and investigating suspected crime in an area."
She says Transport Canada sets and rules and regulations for drones based on their size, weight and what they're used for. Some of the rules will be updated in November 2025, but Crawford says privacy and safety will remain a priority.
If you feel like someone has violated your privacy with a drone, you can report the incident through the Transport Canada website.
2) What are the rules, regulations and proper etiquette around funeral processions?
Constable Crawford says funeral processions do not have special privileges in Ontario, so they still have to adhere to the rules of the road.
"If you're driving in a procession and you come to a red light, whether there is a camera or not, you have to stop. But with that being said, etiquette is still there. Even though it is not a written rule, if you see a funeral procession going through and you can stop safely or pull over to the side of the road safely, that is still encouraged."
Sometimes a funeral will obtain a police escort, so there might be an officer directing traffic at the intersection.
3) Two cars pull up to an intersection wanting to make a right hand turn. One of them stops past the stop line while the other stops on the stop line, so who gets to go first?
Constable Crawford says you have to stop before or on the stop line at an intersection.
"The person in this situation who stopped ahead, they are technically in the intersection at this point. So they are in the wrong, but when they are both safe to proceed, they can both turn."
She adds stop lines are placed in specific spots for a reason. Sometimes a big vehicle may require more space to complete a turn, so the stop line would ensure that have enough space for that.
4) What's is the definition of "local traffic only" for road construction signs?
Constable Crawford says it means you have to be local to that specific area to be allowed through.
"If there is construction between lets say one block to three down, if you are entering somewhere in that three block area because that's where you live or work, you can enter that area. But for everyone else just using it as a throughway, you're not supposed to be entering it that way."
She adds these signs are put in place for a reason. The road could be in rough shape due to the construction work, so crews want to limit the number of vehicles that pass through.
Looking at downtown Woodstock right now, Crawford says patrons should avoid driving and parking along Dundas, unless they have mobility issues.
5) Can someone be charged with impaired driving on a skateboard?
Impaired driving is defined as operating a conveyance while impaired by drugs, alcohol or both. A conveyance is defined as a motor vehicle, a vessel, an aircraft or a railway.
With that being said, you can't technically be charged with impaired driving on a skateboard, but Crawford says you could still face other charges.
"For example, if you were causing a disturbance, that is under the criminal code. So you could be charged under the criminal code for being intoxicated on a skateboard. Let's say you wipeout on your skateboard and you cause damage to property, you could be charged with mischief. So there is lots of things you could be charged with."
You could also be charged with public intoxication.
Crawford adds being impaired affects your judgement and reaction time.
"If a car pulls out in front of you while you're on a skateboard, you need to be able to react quickly. If you're impaired you might not be able to, so you could get hurt or someone else."
The next Tip Tuesday is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26th and you can submit a question online here.
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