Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Spring Seatbelt Campaign Wraps Up

The Spring Seatbelt campaign is in the books.

OPP in Northwestern Ontario checked more then 39-thousand vehicles during the 10-day blitz.

A total of 232-charges were laid against drivers and passengers who were not buckled up.

Meanwhile, Kenora OPP checked over 4 thousand vehicles during their two week spring seatbelt campaign.

Police also issued 12-tickets for improperly installed child restraints.

Officers laid a total of 95 charges.

OPP laid 1 child car seat charge.

10 passengers and 84 drivers were charged with failing to not wear seatbelts.