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OPP lay more that 2,000 driving charges over long weekend

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The OPP in the Central Region laid 2,034 driving charges over the Labour Day weekend.

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The traffic blitz ran from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 and the charges included 986 for speeding, 130 seatbelt charges, eight for distracted driving, 47 for impaired driving, and 25 for stunt driving.

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OPP said the remaining charges fell under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor License Act, Off Road Vehicles Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Criminal Code.

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Police also issued 410 warnings.

“The OPP reminds the motoring public about the central role they play in reducing the number of lives lost on roads, waterways and trails by being safe, responsible drivers (and passengers) with a shared goal of making it to and from every destination safely,” police said in a news release.

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