Labour Day long weekend kept officers busy across Central Region on OPP patrolled roadways, trails and waterways with 1,663 traffic stops resulting in 1,870 charges – of those 1,194 charges were for speeding, stunt driving or racing.
Excessive speed and dangerous driving continue to threaten the safety of all road users. There is no excuse for risky driving behaviours on our roads when lives are on the line. Please slow down, drive cautiously, courteously and report dangerous drivers to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in emergency.
Central Region Breakdown:
TOTAL TRAFFIC STOPS – 1,663
TOTAL CHARGES – 1,870
Speeding – 1,141
Stunt/Racing – 53
Seatbelt – 83
Distracted Driving – 20
Impaired Alcohol/Drug – 33
Hazardous Moving Violations – 139
Other HTA – 225
Marine Offences – 53
Other – 123
Here is a list of Central Region areas:
Southern Georgian Bay
