NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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BLIND RIVER - The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be partaking in the Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign which runs from Friday, March 30, 2018 to Monday, April 2, 2018. The focus of the provincial traffic initiative is to make sure that all occupants of vehicles are wearing seatbelts.
If you wear a seatbelt properly, you are more likely to survive a crash. Evidence shows that Ontario's seatbelt law works. All motor vehicle drivers and passengers must wear a seatbelt that is properly adjusted and securely fastened. Drivers are responsible to make sure that all passengers under the age of 16 are properly wearing seatbelts or in proper car seats.
If you are charged and convicted of a seatbelt violation, you could receive a fine between $200 and $1,000 along with associated demerit points.
Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility. Let's make sure everyone arrives safely at their intended destinations. Have a safe and happy Easter Long Weekend.
Buckle up and have a safe Easter weekend!
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