NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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LITTLE CURRENT - The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were out patrolling the highways, waterways and trails this past Labour Day Weekend for the Provincial Traffic Safety Campaign which ran from Friday Sept. 3, through to Monday Sept. 6, 2021.
The campaign focused on increasing public awareness and compliance with traffic laws relating to the "Big Four", which includes alcohol/drug-impaired, speeding, distracted driving and lack of seatbelt use.
The following are the results of this year's campaign for the Manitoulin OPP Detachment:
- 26 speeding charges
- One seatbelt charge
- Two hazardous moving violations
- One Liquor Licence Act
- One Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act charge
- One impaired driving charge
While the OPP and its traffic safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads, drivers, passengers and other road users can significantly contribute to safe roads by avoiding risks and complying with all traffic laws.
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