Sarnia Police issued nine Provincial Offence notices in a one hour period yesterday afternoon from approximately 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the area of Rosedale Avenue and Indian Road North. Rosedale was closed due to a water main break and city employees were on scene doing repairs. Barricades were in place indicating the road was closed.
Motorists ignored the barricades and were driving through the closed roadway. The police were contacted by workers. Notices were issued under section 134 (3) of the Highway Traffic Act. Each fine totals $110.
The officer could have stayed and issued more tickets but was called away for other duties.
A zero tolerance stance will be taken by police in regard to anyone disobeying any road closure sign or barricade. It is very dangerous to workers and to people living in the area and their safety is most important.