Fatality free long weekend for area OPP

OPP News Release

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North Bay, Powassan and Mattawa Detachment officers were dedicated to the safety of all during this Canada Day Long Weekend which commenced on Friday, June 27th and ended on July 1st, 2008.

It was another fatality free Canada Day Long Weekend for the North Bay cluster area. Our officers issued 158 traffic related charges which includes speeding, seatbelt, alcohol related and investigated 7 motor vehicle collisions of which one was on an All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) and sustained injuries.

Of those 158 traffic related charges a total of 95 were for speeding; 3 for over 50 km/h; and 14 seatbelts. As well, 4 persons were charged with Impaired/over 80; 4 persons served with a 12 hour suspension and 9 persons were charged under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA).

This weekend’s traffic related charges demonstrates our officers commitment while on patrol on our local highways, our waterways and even our trails!

Avoid a tragedy – Please Don’t Drink and Drive.

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