(SD&G) – The Ontario Provincial Police Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment, in coordination with HSD-East Region (Highway Safety Division), were on the look-out for aggressive drivers this holiday weekend.
“OPP officers across SD&G were working very hard this weekend to ensure motorists and boaters alike had a safe holiday weekend,†said Inspector Brendan MacDonald. “Our dedicated officers working together over the long weekend focused on aggressive, distracted, impaired drivers and those not wearing their occupant restraints. Holding drivers accountable will help keep our highways safe and that is everyone’s responsibility. We will continue to be there to remind those that have forgotten.â€Â
Officers laid over 389 charges:
Speeding: 247
Seatbelt or Child restraint: 79
Distracted Driving: 24
Impaired Operation: 5
Liquor Licence Act: 4
Other Highway Traffic Act: 30
Help keep our communities safe! Obey the law, be respectful of others and report suspicious activity.
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE OR ANY CRIME IS ASKED TO CALL SD&G OPP AT 1-888-310-1122 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-222-8477.