KAWARTHA LAKES-The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two fatal motor vehicle collisions and one fatal off-road vehicle incident that claimed the lives of three people over the Labour Day Long Weekend.
Officers laid more than 8,200 traffic-related charges during its four-day traffic safety initiative, with speeding leading the list of offence categories according to the OPP.
Among the charges (OPP-patrolled roads only):
Speeding:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Stunt driving/street racing:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 157
Failure to wear seat belt:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 250
Distracted driving:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Alcohol/drug-impaired driving:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 110
Police say over and above the charges, officers initiated more than 8,400 traffic stops aimed at educating the public about safe driving practices.
