NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in "Canada Road Safety Week" which ran from May 12 to May 18, 2020.
This campaign is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures and target behaviours that put motorists, passengers and pedestrians at risk. The main focus of the initiative is on impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and lack of seatbelt use.
During this year's campaign, Superior East OPP Officers were present and visible on local roadways which resulted in the following:
- 80 speeding charges
- Three stunt driving charges
- Two careless driving charges
- One impaired by alcohol charge
Officers will continue to monitor local streets and highways and conduct enforcement as necessary. The OPP would like to remind the public that traffic in our area increases during the summer months, so please practice safe driving habits. Reduce your speed, ensure you are well rested prior to travelling and buckle up! Road safety is everyone's responsibility.
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