HURON COUNTY – Huron County OPP is aiming to improve public safety and create efficiencies for drivers involved in property damage collisions with the introduction of a pilot Collision Reporting Centre (CRC).
The Huron County OPP CRC opened up on Oct. 4 with an objective to provide a safer, quicker and more convenient way for drivers to report collisions that involve property damage.
“We are very pleased to offer a Collision Reporting Centre for our drivers in Huron County,” says Inspector Jason Younan, Detachment Commander, Huron County OPP. “We anticipate motorists will find the CRC to be very beneficial in terms of enhanced safety and added convenience.”
Many drivers that frequently travel in cities or along the 400 series highways may have some familiarity with a CRC. However, for those that have questions about their operation see below for the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Where is the Huron OPP CRC located?
It is located at the Huron County OPP Detachment located at 325 Albert St. in Clinton.
What are the hours?
The CRC will be open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
When should I use the CRC?
A collision involving property damage and in which no injuries are sustained by any of the involved parties can be reported to the Huron County CRC. This eliminates the need to call for police attendance. Drivers can then move their vehicles, if driveable, to a safe location reducing the risk of a secondary collision. This will further benefit motorists as it reduces traffic congestion by the rapid clearance of the vehicles involved away from traffic, especially on major highways.
Drivers involved in a collision must exchange driver’s licence, vehicle and insurance information with the other involved drivers as required by Ontario law. If the combined damage is estimated to be over $2,000, you are required to report the collision.
By calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, drivers will be provided with detailed information on what they need to do and where they can go to report a collision.
Drivers are required to contact police and an officer will attend the scene if a collision involves:
– any injuries or death
– a driver failed to remain at the scene
– any vehicle carrying dangerous goods
– any suspected criminal activity (impaired driver, stolen vehicle)
– any driver that refuses to cooperate with the required exchange of information
– any municipal, provincial or federal vehicle
– damage to the highway property or private property
– a cyclist or pedestrian
– a vehicle is blocking a live lane(s) and can’t be moved
– police attendance is requested at the scene by any involved driver(s).
The Huron County OPP CRC is one of 21 OPP CRC’s throughout the province
For more information about OPP CRC locations near you visit opp.ca.
