Over the Thanksgiving weekend (October 9-12, 2026) the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in Operation Impact.
Operation Impact is a traffic initiative focusing on the “Big Four” factors which contribute to serious collisions: impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving (including speeding), and seatbelt compliance.
During the initiative officers completed hundreds of traffic stops utilizing education and enforcement to prevent serious collision. Some of the charges laid included:
- Impaired driving charges: 6
- Speeding offences: 124
- Stunt driving charges: 6
- Seatbelt-related offences: 1
- Distracted driving offences: 2
- Other Highway Traffic Act and driving-related offences: 64
The OPP would like to thank all the highway users who did their part to keep our roadways safe during the long weekend.
The Orillia OPP Detachment values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.ca or call 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477). For non‑emergencies, contact the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. In an emergency, call 9‑1‑1.
