Huronia West OPP laid 483 driving-related charges over the Civic Day long weekend, with police saying 124 were speeding.
From Friday, August 2, to Monday, August 5, officers patrolled the Town of Wasaga Beach, Township of Clearview, and Township of Springwater as part of the national traffic safety initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP).
"This public education and enforcement campaign is designed to increase public compliance with traffic laws, and targets behaviours that place drivers, passengers and other road users at risk," OPP said.
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Police provided a breakdown of the 483 charges:
- Speeding - 124 charges
- Seatbelts - 44 charges
- Stunts - 7 charges
- Impaired - 5 charges
- Other Provincial Traffic Charges - 258 charges
According to officers, each driver charged with stunt driving received a 30-day licence suspension, vehicle impound for 14 days, and court dates set.
"The Huronia West Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws," police added.
"The OPP is committed to reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries and ensuring all road and waterway users - drivers, pedestrians, and passengers alike - make it safely to their destination."
