Over 2,000 charges were laid by Central Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) during a Labour Day weekend traffic initiative.
The initiative ran from August 30 to September 2.
"A total of 2,034 charges were laid across the region, with this number potentially increasing as additional reports are added," OPP officials wrote in a media release on Tuesday.
The charges include:
- Speeding: 986
- Seatbelt Charges: 130
- Distracted Driving: 8
- Impaired Driving: 47
- Stunt Driving: 25
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"The remainder of the charges fall under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor License Act, Off-Road Vehicles Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Criminal Code," OPP said.
Officers also issued 410 warnings.
"The OPP reminds the motoring public about the central role they play in reducing the number of lives lost on roads, waterways and trails by being safe, responsible drivers (and passengers) with a shared goal of making it to and from every destination safely."
