West Region OPP release "Operation Impact" traffic campaign results

By: West Region OPP  October 15, 2026  72

(LONDON, ON) - The West Region OPP has released the results from the "Operation Impact" Thanksgiving long-weekend traffic campaign.

The campaign, which ran Oct. 9-12, focused on the leading negative driving behaviours that contribute to death, injury and property damage on Ontario roads and highways: speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt, distracted driving, impaired driving and fatigue.

Figures from the 2025 campaign are in brackets for comparison.

Officers the West Region OPP's 13 detachments issued a total of 2,152 (1,832) charges for a variety of infractions after making 2,251 (2,089) traffic stops over the course of the campaign.

The "Big Four" traffic campaign charges are below:

• Speeding: 1,030 (911)

• Failure to wear a seatbelt: 83 (75)

• Distracted Driving: 15 (35)

• Impaired Driving: 41 (36)

West Region OPP members also charged 36 (41) individuals with Stunt-Driving/Racing.

"Operation Impact" is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, in support of Canada's Road Safety Strategy. The West Region OPP command staff is thankful that most drivers chose to drive safely over the Thanksgiving weekend.

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