City police partnered with the OPP and MTO to conduct a traffic enforcement campaign on Thursday, June 6. While the initiative focused on speeding and other unsafe driving practices, tickets were issued for several different offences throughout North Bay.
Fifty-four Provincial Offence Notices were issued including for speeding, distracted driving (cell phones), improper mufflers, seatbelts, and tinted windows.
In addition, four license plates were seized and six transports were taken out of service.
“These results show the importance of increased traffic enforcement, targeting vehicle modifications and unsafe commercial vehicles,” says Inspector of Operations, Jeff Warner. “Violations such as speeding, distracted driving and failing to properly wear your seatbelt, cause significant injuries and death across the province every year and are a problem in our own community. With the warmer weather now upon us, and the end of the school year approaching, e-bikes, scooters and kids on bicycles will increasingly be on our roads."
Information about frequent traffic violations or other traffic complaints can be sent to the North Bay Police Service by e-mail or by calling the North Bay Police Service general line 705-497-5555.
