News release - Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Thousands of drivers chose to make Ontario roads unsafe leading up to and during the Victoria Day long weekend, with OPP laying approximately 12,600 traffic-related charges during Canada Road Safety Week.
Sadly, the OPP responded to seven road fatalities during the annual initiative, with three of the fatal collisions occurring over the long weekend.
While the results are preliminary, the OPP laid close to 6,900 speeding charges across the province. Aggressive drivers also racked up more than 175 stunt driving/racing charges.
Preliminary charge numbers associated with other road behaviours targeted during the campaign are as follows:
- Impaired driving: 245
- Distracted driving: 144
- Careless driving: 124
- No seatbelt: 622 (charges apply to drivers and passengers)
The balance of the offences for which the OPP held drivers to account was the result of other unlawful and unsafe moving violations and driver actions.
OPP thank all drivers and other road users who did their part to help keep the motoring public safe during the annual campaign…and do so throughout the year.
Canada Road Safety Week is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
The OPP remains committed to saving lives on roads, waterways and trails.
Banner image - file photo - Barrie 360
