With increased traffic on the roads this past week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling the roads, trails and waterways in our communities to help keep everyone safe.
During the week, according to preliminary data, the OPP laid over 19,133 traffic and marine charges, including:
8,603 speeding charges
1,454 seatbelt charges
412 impaired driving charges
311 stunt driving charges
243 distracted driving charges
49 helmet charges
11 marine safety equipment charges
Safety is everyone’s responsibility, whether you are on the roads, the trails or the waterways. By making responsible choices, we can help make our communities safer.
The OPP thanks all drivers and passengers who made safety a top priority through the Canada Day week. Together, we can continue to prevent avoidable tragedies on our roads and waterways this summer.
