Wellington County OPP lay 126 driving charges over Thanksgiving weekend. Provincial police have released their latest traffic data as they prepare for their annual Operation Impact road safety campaign this long weekend. Police said 118 impaired driving charges were laid on provincial highways over the weekend, along with 12 dangerous driving, 86 extreme speeders charged with stunt driving and street racing. Drug traffickers arrested, OPP helicopter rescues injured hiker, and several fatal colisions this holiday weekend #OperationImpact https://t.co/YCCIlhqTib, Sign in or register for your free account. By. OPP arrest alleged impaired driver OPP officials allege: On Tuesday February 11, 2020, at approximately 12:06 a.m. a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Highway 40 north of Chatham noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. Of these deaths, 41 were linked to speeding. On Sunday, July 19, around 1:30 a.m., officers from the North Bay OPP responded to a traffic complaint about a vehicle swerving on road in the Callander area. Wellington County OPP say they laid 126 driving charges over Thanksgiving weekend as part of Operation Impact. residents relieved Christine Jessop’s killer identified, Mi’kmaw fishers have property vandalized, lobsters destroyed, Calls to change rules of point of entry for coronavirus quarantine, Trump appears to admit to $400M debt, calls it ‘a peanut’, Pedestrians get a 5-second head start at some Guelph intersections. 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The OPP launched "Operation Impact" to target bad behaviour behind the wheel, including aggressive drivers, speeders, and no seat belts. One ticket was issued for distracted driving, while another 21 were handed out for other hazardous moving violations. The North Bay OPP laid its 25th impaired driving charge of 2020. OPP say they’ve seen a nearly 30 per cent increase in speeding, laying almost 6,800 racing and stunt driving charges since January. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. OPP issue more than 100 impaired driving charges over long weekend. Lawrence wasn't able to play high... © Copyright 2019 by Channel Zero Inc. | All Rights Reserved. But the good news is that not a single ticket was issued for impaired driving. The Chatham-Kent OPP have laid charges after two separate incidents on Highway 40. 224 people were killed. Between Friday and Monday, police said they were targeting the “Big 4”: impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving and seatbelt violations. Remote exams won't work: Carleton students concerned over privacy issues with anti-cheating software, Ontario on day 56 of reporting new COVID-19 case numbers in the triple digits; Ottawa sees decline week after Thanksgiving weekend, GORD FM: Raising money for Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation in honour of Tragically Hip front man. ... Police said 118 impaired driving charges were laid on provincial highways over the weekend, ... (@OPP_News) October 13, 2020. Police said 118 impaired driving charges were laid on provincial highways over the weekend. Wellington County OPP say they laid 126 driving charges over Thanksgiving weekend as part of Operation Impact. Police said 118 impaired driving charges were laid on provincial highways over the weekend, along with 12 dangerous driving, 86 extreme speeders charged with stunt driving and street racing. OPP launch Operation Impact 2020 this long weekend. This #OperationImpact2020 remember to #DriveSober, #BuckleUp, #PayAttention and avoid #Speeding and #DangerousDriving. As part of Operation Impact, officers will target aggressive, distracted and alcohol/drug-impaired driving as well as seat belt non-compliance. Want to discuss? 35 deaths involved drug-alcohol-impaired drivers. 86 vehicles have been impounded. High school football may be cancelled, but one Hamilton athlete still... More details emerge for the case of Christine Jessop who was... Christine Jessop’s family express relief now that they know who killed... Two Hamilton men arrested for numerous drug and firearm charges, Ontario reports 712 new COVID-19 cases, nine new deaths. @CACP_ACCP pic.twitter.com/pdXx4VENqz, — Ontario Provincial Police (@OPP_News) October 9, 2020. OPP launch Operation Impact 2020 this long weekend, Two wanted in St. Catharines robbery investigation, High school football may be cancelled, but one Hamilton athlete still…, The city of Hamilton continues to remove encampments across the city, More shipments of the flu shot on the way, Ontario imposes new COVID-19 restrictions on Toronto, Ottawa and Peel, High school football may be cancelled, but one Hamilton athlete still managed to demonstrate his skills and win a scholarship, Three people from Niagara Falls facing kidnapping and human trafficking charges, Man accused in two murders pleads guilty to other charges. Please read our Commenting Policy first. Andrea Lawson - October 9, 2020, 1:15 pm. “All it takes is a firm commitment to refrain from engaging in dangerous behaviours and habits that cut innocent lives short and leave many victims with life-changing injuries every year.”. 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Not wearing a seatbelt was a factor in 40 deaths, while inattentive drivers were linked to 37 fatalities. Ontario Provincial Police say speed is leading the list of causal factors in preventable road deaths so far this year. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 2 people killed, 6 others sent to hospital after head-on collision in Mississauga. Pedestrians get a 5-second head start at some Guelph intersections. Those drivers face further punishment upon conviction including possible jail time, and a fine up to $10,000. The OPP launched "Operation Impact" to target bad behaviour behind the wheel, including aggressive drivers, speeders, and no seat belts. Peel Regional Police say a two-vehicle collision in Mississauga has left two people dead and six others injured. #DistractedDriving is just one of the high-risk behaviors that can have life-changing impacts for you and fellow drivers. 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