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:
Stunt driving/street racing: 157
Failure to wear seat belt: 250
Distracted driving:
Alcohol/drug-impaired driving: 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.
