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What! Highway closed for fatal collision but some drivers use it anyway

The highway was actually closed by two fatal accidents yesterday
20180417 ticket for driving on closed highway
Tickets were given out yesterday for driving on a highway closed by a fatal accident. Supplied.

Police were so amazed yesterday that motorists would ignore warnings that Highway 17 was closed by a fatal accident that they took to Twitter.

"A total of 3 drivers were charged today for Driving on a Closed Highway. Reminder to everyone that the Hwy is closed for everyone's safety."

The highway was actually closed by two fatal accidents yesterday.

See: Highway 17 west closed by fatal collision

And: Crash closes Highway 17 near Sudbury

You could pay a fine of $110 and upon conviction, three demerit points will be added to your driving record. Some insurance companies may not cover you if you are involved in a collision while travelling on a closed highway.

The offense of "Drive On Closed Highway" falls under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) section 134(3):

"Where signs or traffic control devices have been posted or placed under subsection (2), no person shall drive or operate a vehicle on the closed highway or part thereof in intentional disobedience of the signs or traffic control devices.  R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, s. 134 (3)."


Jeff Turl

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