Thousands of Charges Laid During OPP Long Weekend Traffic Blitz

Wednesday, 12 April 2023 13:31

By Linda Morgan

Three people killed in car wrecks during the Easter weekend

It was a busy weekend for Ontario Provincial Police officers.

Officers monitored roads to help keep people safe, however, three people died in car crashes and one person was killed in a snowmobile incident.

As part of a province-wide seatbelt campaign, 1,507 charges were laid against drivers and passengers who didn't buckle up.

Another big threat was aggressive drivers, with 5,186 speeding charges and 129 stunt/racing charges laid.

Police also busted 141 impaired drivers, and 137 distracted driving charges were laid.

The seatbelt campaign ran April 7-10.

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