OPP officers across East Region, which includes the Quinte area, laid a total of 1,653 charges during the Labour Day weekend traffic initiative.
Charges laid from August 30 to September 2 included 1,020 for speeding, 36 for stunt driving, 48 for impaired driving, 34 for distracted driving and 72 seatbelt charges.
There were other charges laid under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Act, Off-Road Vehicles Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Criminal Code.
Police also issued nearly 500 warnings.
OPP say these initial results may increase as additional reports are added.
The weekend included multiple fatalities including a six-year-old girl who was struck by a vehicle in Tweed.
“Sadly, we saw multiple fatalities on our roadways over the long weekend. These tragic incidents remain under investigation. In general, it’s known that speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving are major contributors to serious and fatal collisions. The OPP continue to urge drivers to make every effort to ensure safety on the roads,” said Inspector Walid Kandar, OPP East Region Traffic & Marine Manager.
