Provincial Police stress not wearing a seatbelt continues to be a serious problem on our roads.
OPP are reporting a 611% increase in seatbelt-related charges in the area year over year.
Across Northwestern Ontario, 329 seatbelt-related charges were laid over the Easter long weekend compared to 37 in 2021.
Dryden was second in non-compliance with 37 charges.
Thunder Bay led the way with 129 charges.
There were 10 tickets handed out in relation to a child not being securely fastened inside the vehicle.
Seatbelt-related charges breakdown by Detachment:
-Thunder Bay: 129
-Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Officers (North West Region-Wide): 60
-Dryden: 37
-Rainy River: 27
-Kenora: 27
-Greenstone: 15
-Sioux Lookout: 10
-Marathon: 10
-Red Lake: 4
-Nipigon: 4
329 seatbelt-related charges laid over the Easter long weekend, up from 37 last year. Remember to set a good example for passengers and youth by buckling up before you drive.
Please Note: Data reflects #OPP-patrolled roads across North West Region ^al pic.twitter.com/9O7RmZ1Tte
— OPP North West Region (@OPP_NWR) April 19, 2022
#SLKTOPP and #PickleLakeOPP conducted 31 traffic stops and laid 10 charges for improper use of seatbelts over the Easter Long Weekend. Stay safe and #BuckleUp for every ride. #SeatbeltSafety pic.twitter.com/hf4Qfp6fXk
— OPP North West Region (@OPP_NWR) April 20, 2022
