With increased traffic on the roads during Canada Day week, the OPP were patrolling the roads, trails and waterways in our communities to help keep everyone safe.
During the week, according to preliminary data, the OPP laid over 19,133 traffic and marine charges, including 8,603 speeding charges, 1,454 seatbelt charges, 412 impaired driving charges, and 243 distracted driving charges.
The OPP stress that safety is everyone’s responsibility, whether you are on the roads, the trails or the waterways.
“By making responsible choices, we can help make our communities safer.”
