A rash of collisions in the LaSalle area has prompted the municipality’s police to increase their presence in areas known to be prone to bad driving.
In a social media post on Wednesday, LaSalle Police Service promised to step up patrolling where speeding has been happening.
“We would like to remind all residents and those driving through LaSalle to please stick to the speed limits. They are there for a reason,” police stated.
It seems that the care and attention drivers were showing during the winter months has disappeared just as quickly as spring this year
Since the start of the month of May, LaSalle police have dealt with eight motor vehicle collisions involving injuries — some of which required hospital treatment.
In the same time frame, there have been 11 collisions with damage exceeding $2,000, eight collisions with damage below $2,000, and four incidents where one of the parties involved in the crash failed to remain at the scene.
As of Wednesday, LaSalle police officers have issued 90 tickets and 80 cautions under the Highway Traffic Act in the month of May.
According to police, there have been numerous complaints from the public about vehicles speeding on residential streets in LaSalle, as well as the town’s main traffic arteries.
“The complaints are regarding cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs (which, by the way, are prohibited on town streets),” police stated.
“It seems that the care and attention drivers were showing during the winter months has disappeared just as quickly as spring this year.”
LaSalle police urge all motorists to be diligent and follow the rules of the road — especially during the summer months when traffic increases.
Members of the public concerned about reckless driving on a particular route or neighbourhood can contact LaSalle police at 519-969-5210.
The wreckage of an SUV that was involved in a collision in the 7300 block of Malden Road on May 24, 2018.
An aerial view of the multi-vehicle incident that happened on Malden Road near Golf View Drive on May 24, 2018.