LaSalle police vow to step up efforts against speeders

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, the 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.

Since the start 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 had 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.

“It seems that the care and attention drivers were showing during the winter months has disappeared just as quickly as spring this year,” police stated. 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 in a particular neighbourhood can contact LaSalle police at 519-969-5210.