The Ministry of Transportation and OPP officers recently conducted a “Safe on Seven” traffic safety campaign on, focusing on Highway 7 from Hastings County to Frontenac County.
Despite the main focus on moving violations, officers also watched for “The Big 4” factors contributing to accidents: impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and lack of seatbelt use.
Results from the campaign include:
- Stunt Drive x 2 155km/h in posted 80km/h also charged with pass roadway not clear-on coming traffic
- 136km/h in posted 80km/h also charged with careless driving
- Speeding x 39
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available x 1
- Seatbelts x 2
- Other HTA x 4
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections x 19 – 6 CMVs out of service
Both stunt driving stops the vehicles were passing with on coming traffic. One of the police officers had to quickly break hard and take to the shoulder to avoid a head on collision.
The OPP remains committed to traffic safety and the safety of all road users. The OPP urges drivers to work together and make the roadways the safest in Canada.
Written by Emily Chatwood
