OPP Laid Over 2400 Charges From June 21 – July 1 During Canada Day Traffic Initiative

Smiths Falls – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across the East Region laid 2,412 charges during the Canada Day traffic initiative from June 21 to July 1.

These initial results, which may increase as additional reports are added, include:

Speeding – 1,309
Stunt Driving – 47
Impaired driving – 87
Distracted driving – 24
Seatbelt charges -134
PFD/Life jacket charges (marine) – 32
Helmet charges (off-road vehicles) – 11

The remainder of the charges fall under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Act, Off-Road Vehicles Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Canada Shipping Act.

Officers also issued nearly 900 warnings.

“The number of violations our officers saw during this period is disturbing, particularly when it comes to seatbelts, life jackets and helmets. We all know they can save lives. As for speeding, we also know the severity of collisions increases with higher speeds.” – Inspector Walid Kandar, OPP East Region Traffic & Marine Manager

Officers across the OPP East Region will be out all summer, working to ensure safety on our highways, trails and waterways. Please do your part.