OPP Lay Over 100 Seatbelt Charges Across Eastern Ontario Over Long Weekend

Long Weekend Also Saw Nearly 1000 Speeding Charges

Smiths Falls – The Easter long weekend saw 101 tickets issued for seatbelt violations across eastern Ontario on streets and highways patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

East Region OPP had issued a warning that there would be zero tolerance for anyone failing to buckle up or use approved child restraint seats.

Initial figures show that officers across the region also laid 957 speeding tickets, plus 20 more for stunt driving or racing.

“Speeding contributes to fatal collisions or ones resulting in serious injuries. This is one factor that is completely within the driver’s ability to control. OPP officers will be out all spring and summer, watching for those who choose to ignore posted speed limits and put lives at risk.” -Inspector Walid Kandar, OPP Regional Traffic and Marine Manager

Over the long weekend, OPP officers across the East Region also charged 25 people with impaired driving and another 23 people with distracted driving.

Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility.