Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the OPP participated in the Easter long weekend traffic safety initiative resulting in a large number of traffic-related charges.
The focus of the initiative was seatbelt usage, though officers remained diligent to observe for other offences which threaten the safety of motorists.
Over the four-day initiative, 288 traffic related charges were laid by members of the Caledon Detachment:
· 2 Distracted Driving charges
· 33 Seatbelt charges
· 109 Speeding charges
· 3 Stunt Driving charges
· 2 Liquor License Ace charges
· 2 Cannabis Control Act charges
· 135 Other Provincial Offence Act charges
In addition to the traffic charges, there were several criminal code driving charges laid:
· 2 Impaired Driving/Over 80 mgs. of Alcohol charges
Traffic safety remains a high priority for the Caledon Detachment. Motorists are reminded that enforcement activities continue year-round.
