56 charges laid in Perth County over OPP Thanksgiving weekend campaign

More than 2,150 charges were laid by police across Ontario’s west region last weekend.

Police took part in Operation Impact, a traffic campaign that focused on negative driving behaviours that contribute to death, injury and property damage, including speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt, distracted driving, impaired driving and fatigue.

Of the 56 charges laid in Perth County, 47 were for speeding, three for seatbelts, four for impaired driving and one each for distracted driving and stunt driving.

Hussam Elghussein
Hussam Elghussein
Hussam is a reporter with Vista Radio, where he has been covering a wide range of stories — from local accidents to provincial announcements — since late 2022. Originally from London, Ont., he is also passionate about video games, film, and theatre.

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