It’s Canada Road Safety Week, and with the Victoria Day long weekend coming up, OPP officers are conducting targeted enforcement campaigns.
Bancroft OPP Sgt. April Hannah said the week is about saving lives on roads, trails and waterways.
Const. John Tait added that enforcement, education, and helping people make safer choices are top of mind for police during safety week.
“Especially in rural areas like ours, where conditions can change quickly, or wildlife can appear – slowing down and driving patiently makes a huge difference,” he said.
The OPP say speeding, alcohol, drugs, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt were linked to a significant number of last year’s 344 fatalities on roads they patrol.
