With summer here, police are reminding you to wear your safety gear.
Ontario Provincial Police say that starts with wearing your seatbelt when you’re behind the wheel.
Over the last three years, police say the loss of 188 lives on OPP-patrolled roads was either attributed to or a direct result of not wearing a seatbelt.
They add that buckling up only takes a few seconds and could be the one thing that saves your life and reduces the extent of your injuries if you are involved in a collision.
Police say you should also always wear your helmet when off-roading and make sure you have your lifejacket on when you are out on the water.
OPP say they are counting on everyone to keep safety top of mind during their Canada Day celebrations and to keep each other safe on roads, trails and waterways.
