The list includes 938 speeding charges, 52 charges for not wearing a seatbelt, and 47 charges for failing to abide by the Move Over law.
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO - It was a busy Civic Holiday long weekend for the West Region OPP.
Officers laid over 1,600 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and 938 of them were for speeding.
Fifty-two people were caught not wearing their seatbelts and 47 drivers failed to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles. Thirty-nine people were charged with impaired driving and nine drivers were charged with distracted driving.
Members of West Region OPP laid over 1600 charges this past long weekend. Our officers thank motorists who made safe driving a priority to ensure the safety of family, friends and fellow drivers. #RoadSafety ^dr pic.twitter.com/MygYt2JjUi
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) August 9, 2023

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