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OPP Busy In Midwestern Ontario For The Long Weekend

Perth and Huron County OPP spent the long weekend cracking down on aggressive drivers.

Over 100 motorists were charged in Huron County, with 66 of those charged for speeding.

A single-vehicle crash south of Belmore took the life of a 37-year-old man from Perth East. Police say speed and failure to wear a seatbelt were factors in the crash.

Other tickets included distracted driving, insurance violations, seatbelts and hazardous moving and violations under the liquor licence act.

Perth County OPP responded to 137 calls for service over the Canada Day Long weekend.

They also issued numerous tickets for driving offences, including 66 for speeding.

Huron OPP charges during weekend crackdown:

  • 66 Speeding
  • Nine other Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
  • Seven moving violations
  • Six seatbelt
  • Liquor Licence Act
  • One over 80 mg charge
  • One warn range suspension
  • One compulsory automobile insurance act
  • One racing
Perth County OPP charges during weekend crackdown:
  • 66 for speeding
  • One distracted driving
  • Three hazardous moving violations
  • Seven other Highway Traffic Act offences
  • One Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
  • One Off-Road Vehicle Act

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