Canada Road Safety Week Runs Until May 24th

The OPP reminds motorists that the Canada Road Safety Campaign is running currently until May 24^th.

Huntsville OPP will be putting an emphasis on the Big 4 which includes seatbelt compliance, distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding in North Muskoka.

OPP Sgt Jason Folz has more.

“Already this year 15 people have died as a result of unsafe driving behaviors on OPP patrolled roads here in Central Region,” he said. “These deaths are preventable and you can make a difference. Canada Road Safety Week aims to  increase compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives.”

Everyone traveling in a motor vehicle must properly wear a seatbelt and children must be properly secured in a child car seat.

Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers under the age of 16 are properly secured in either a seat belt or Child Car Seat.

Failing to do this will result in a fine totaling $240 dollars and 2 demerit points.

15 lives already lost due to unsafe driving behaviours on OPP Central Region patrolled roadways in 2021. Support @CACP_ACCP #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek by adopting safe driving measures and save lives. #CRSW2021 pic.twitter.com/ljvQez3gVF

— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) May 18, 2021