Huron County OPP release Easter long weekend seatbelt campaign results

(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Huron County OPP officers faced a busy Easter long weekend as they participated in the province-wide seatbelt campaign and worked around the clock to keep the motoring public safe.

Three motor vehicle collisions were reported over the weekend in Huron County, with property damage only and/or minor injuries.

Over the four-day campaign (April 18-21), Huron OPP officers laid 19 seatbelt charges against drivers and passengers who placed themselves and all other occupants in their vehicle at risk.

Aggressive drivers posed a significant threat on roads, with 66 speeding charges, two distracted-driving charges and three stunt/racing charges laid.

Two impaired driving and other various traffic charges were among the 130 charges laid by Huron OPP officers over the weekend. Officers also issued 62 warnings during the campaign.

The OPP thanks all drivers and other road-users who contributed to safe highways and roads over the busy long weekend.

The OPP conducts traffic enforcement every day of the year and remains committed to saving lives on Ontario roads, waterways, and trails.