KAWARTHA LAKES-Operation Impact kept OPP officers busy across Central Region roadways, trails, and waterways, as they worked throughout the Thanksgiving long weekend.
As part of this national, annual traffic safety campaign, officers conducted targeted enforcement and provided education on speeding, seatbelts, distracted and drug/alcohol impaired driving. As a result, a total of 1328 charges were laid.
Operation Impact Central Region Breakdown:
TOTAL CHARGES – 1328
Speeding Charges – 782
Seatbelt Charges – 31
Distracted Driving Charges – 4
Impaired Driving Charges – 28
Stunt/Racing charges – 21
LLCA (Liquor Licence Control Act – Traffic Related) Charges – 4
CAA (Cannabis Control Act – Traffic Related) Charges – 5
CAIA (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act) – 72
ORVA (Off-road Vehicles Act) Charges – 3
CSA-SVR (Canada Shipping Act – Small Vessel Regulations) – 1
Other Criminal Code Traffic Charges – 6
Other Provincial Traffic Charges – 371
Police say excessive speed and dangerous driving continue to threaten the safety of all road users.
The death toll on Central Region Ontario Provincial Police – (OPP) patrolled roadways reached 50 as we headed into October, up nearly 50% compared to the same time last year.
Please slow down, drive cautiously, courteously, and report dangerous drivers to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in emergency.
