OPP out with long weekend road safety tips

Many people will be hitting the road for travel plans today and OPP will be out in full force looking for distracted or impaired drivers, speeding, as well as seatbelt safety.

OPP Constable Lauren Ball says the warmer weather usually has people driving a little faster than normal.

“We do find that when there is nice weather and sunshine people tend to drive faster. Unfortunately when people are involved in collisions at great speeds it leads to serious injuries so we want people to obey the speed limit when traffic isn’t heavy.”

Ball adds the Victoria Day long weekend tends to be a deadly one.

“For the province over the last 5 year, 18 people have lost their lives on OPP patrolled roadways this particular weekend. Make sure you watch your speed, take your time getting where you need to go, and pay attention to the road.”

As of September 1, 2015 the fines and penalties for distracted driving increased to $490 and three demerit points. For more information on distracted driving click here.

OPP says where will be an increase in RIDE check programs around our region as well this weekend.

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