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Written by CMG Staff on Wednesday, 18 August 2010

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A dangerous U-turn resulted in charges against a police officer and a motorcyclist's visit to an Ontario hospital last week.

An Ontario Provincial Police officer was charged after making a U-turn that caused a 62-year-old Binbrook, Ontario, motorcyclist to collide with the police car. The officer was charged with a driving offence following the collision.

The motorcyclist was treated at a hospital in Hagersville, Ontario, and then released.

There was no word on the condition of the motorcycle.




Users' Comments (6)
What an idiotic stunt. Maybe the cop should be charged with stunting.......yeah that's it.
Posted by canttakeitanymore
18-08-2010 14:03
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What an asshole. It's no-brain driving moves like this that get riders killed. A cop should know better. I'm glad the rider is okay.
Posted by Geez
19-08-2010 12:51
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From the Haldimand OPP site: "As a result of the investigation, Constable HOWE was charged with – Start From Stopped Position, Not In Safety, contrary to Section 142(1) of the Highway Traffic Act."
Posted by Rob MacLennan
20-08-2010 09:42
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I see it all the time. Almost happened to me once. In the Belleville area you always see the marks "J's" we call 'em from the shoulder out!!
Posted by Don
20-08-2010 15:53
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So the moral of the story is .... always expect a car stopped on the shoulder to abruptly make u-turn, just as you come along side.
Posted by DCM
22-08-2010 19:08
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surprising the biker wasnt charged? must have been witnesses....
Posted by vapourman
27-08-2010 21:42
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