Sgt Steve Koopman
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Traffic Safety Sergeant with @KingstonPolice 🇨🇦. Not monitored 24/7. *Call 9-1-1 for emergencies* or 613-549-4660 for non-urgent response.
Kingston, Ontario
Joined March 2017
A reminder the Motorcycle Ride For Dad will be beginning shortly from the Cataraqui Arena down Sydenham Rd to Princess St to King St to City Park. With this inclement weather please be aware and patient as police and volunteer blockers lead and assist the ride.
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New ‘Start From Home’ Option for Citizens Involved in Minor Collisions More information: https://t.co/49DxTXrHcK
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Good job by a Uniform Patrol officer for catching this speeder who was stunt driving by going 95 in a 40 km/hr zone along Front Rd at King St W. Issued a summons to court, licence seized & suspended for 30 days, vehicle impounded for 14 days. Full info: https://t.co/AEzf3WrWQ4
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Move over. Not only is it the law but you could be jeopardizing lives when time is of the essence. Failing to do so comes with a $490 fine and 3 demerit points against your driving record upon conviction.
A gentle reminder to all to pull over and stay clear of emergency vehicles with emergency lights on, whether rolling or parked. You could help save a life. And it's the law. . . https://t.co/HEcRjy1xY7
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Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit @KP_TrafficUnit incorporates drone technology to address distracted driving: https://t.co/TFZQNBCZVo
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The OACP is proud to support today’s launch of the #WhenEverySecondCounts provincewide campaign to combat 9-1-1 misuse. Remember, 9-1-1 is for emergencies only. Let's keep the lines clear so help is available for us all when we need it! https://t.co/ss3g8DGH7R
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Here’s 1 example of 3 cell phone violations observed in just a couple of hours (photos taken by my @KP_TrafficUnit partner in the passenger seat). It’s not worth the risk to yourself and others, not the $615 fine, 3 demerit points, and 3-day licence suspension upon conviction.
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Honoured to escort the HMCS Cataraqui parade to the Navy Memorial Park to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Today, we remember during the 26th Annual #Ontario Police Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance @HeroesInLife #HeroesInLife
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Stunt driving could always be applied in private lots, now too can Careless driving. Take it to the track. | Ontario targets illegal car rallies with tough new penalties this summer | https://t.co/uwdE7PVeQa
globalnews.ca
Police across Ontario are ramping up enforcement efforts to tackle illegal car rallies, stunt driving and reckless driving by using new regulations to keep roads safe.
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Another vehicle stopped today with front side windows having 87% tint, when 30% is the legal limit. This meter shows the opposite of tint, displaying VLT (Visual Light Transmission), so 100%-13%=87% tint. $110 fine + the cost or time to remove it
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hadn’t signed the paper registration & initially had an expired insurance card (was able to finally find digital proof on their phone, which has been acceptable for a number of years now). Issued a ticket for failing to display two plates, given warnings re the other points. 2/2
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Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. I originally noticed no front plate on this Mustang (which is legally required for vehicles registered in Ontario), then the motorist failed to provide a driver’s licence (a photo on your phone is not legally acceptable)…
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This is a case of buyer beware, as it’s your responsibility as the new owner that the vehicle and its equipment is compliant with all Highway Traffic Act sections and regulations. 4/4
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Our tint meter showed the side windows had 84% tint, so only 16% VLT (Visual Light Transmission). The driver stated they had purchased it from a local used car dealer where they were told it had passed a safety and there was no issue with the tint. 3/4
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A warning was given regarding side window and top windshield tinting. It’s a subjective test whether or not an officer has a view into the driver’s cabin, but regulations stipulate no more than 30% tint on the front side windows. 2/4
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Driver observed with cell phone in their hand on Princess St near Augusta Dr. That resulted in a $615 fine, 3 demerit points, and a 3-day driver’s licence suspension upon conviction. 1/4
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The driver of this vehicle was originally stopped by a Uniform Patrol member for speeding when they noticed something off with the licence plate. Not only was it badly faded, but electrical tape was placed over both the numbers 6 and 9 to look like an 8. 1/4
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The City declared a significant weather event due to the freezing rain warning issued by Environment Canada for Kingston and forecasted hazardous conditions. Use caution as winter maintenance service levels for roads & sidewalks may not be met. Details: https://t.co/pp52lqSHee.
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