September 5, 2024 · 0 Comments
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across Central Region laid over 2,000 charges during Labour Day weekend traffic initiative, which ran from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
A total of 2,034 charges were laid across the region, with this number potentially increasing as additional reports are added. These charges include:
• Speeding: 986
• Seatbelt Charges: 130
• Distracted Driving: 8
• Impaired Driving: 47
• Stunt Driving: 25
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.
Officers also issued 410 warnings.