OPP cruiser with new licence plate scanning camera. OPP cruiser with new licence plate scanning camera.
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OPP step up patrols in Leamington to address complaints

After complaints from the public about stunt driving and unnecessary noise, the Ontario Provincial Police will step up patrols along Leamington's waterfront.

Their presence will be beefed up near the Leamington Marina, the Ferry Docks, the Waterfront Market Plaza and in community safety zones.

Officers will also patrol Erie Street South from Conover Avenue to the southern limit of Erie Street South, Robson Road from Erie Street South to Cherry Lane, and Cherry Lane from Robson Road to Bruce Avenue.

(Map of OPP enforcement in Leamington courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police)(Map of OPP enforcement in Leamington courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police)

Meanwhile, anyone who has an urgent traffic complaint or suspects someone is driving impaired should call 911 immediately. For less urgent complaints, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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