Wellington County OPP officials say police were kept busy over the Canada Day long weekend.
Officers responded to about 185 calls between July 1 and 3 – and OPP officials say they are pleased to report that there were no serious injuries or deaths on any Wellington roads or waterways.
The local OPP results from the weekend are:
– 108 speeding charges,
– 19 traffic violations;
– 12 seatbelt charges;
– four speeding charges;
– one charge each for distracted driving and impaired driving; and
– one three-day licence suspension.
Police say “proactive patrol” hours included:
– 340 hours with cruisers;
– 27 on bicycles;
– 26 on foot; and
– seven via marine unit.
There were nine reported vehicle collisions investigated in the county, none of which resulted in injuries.
“The OPP would like to remind the public that public safety is of paramount importance to the OPP,” police stated in a press release. “As an organization, the [OPP] is committed to working continually to earn the confidence of the citizens of and visitors to Ontario – a confidence that will not be taken for granted.”
