216 charges laid by Huron County OPP over Labour Day long weekend
Huron County OPP headquarters in Clinton, Ont. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Huron County OPP have laid a total of 216 charges following the Labour Day long weekend traffic campaign.
The campaign ran from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
The main focus was on distracted driving, alcohol and drug impaired driving, speeding and aggressive driving and lack of seat belt use.
Here’s a breakdown of charges laid:
- 149 speeding charges
- 12 seatbelt non-compliance charges
- Five impaired operation charges
- Three stunt driving charges
- 10 insurance infraction charges
- One other criminal code traffic offence
- 36 other provincial offence charges
Huron OPP issued 74 warnings.
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