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45 speeders, 4 alleged drunk drivers busted during long weekend blitz

Huron County OPP has shared its results from the recent Operation Impact traffic campaign during Thanksgiving long weekend.

The campaign ran from October 11-14, and focused on the "Big Four" which include: distracted driving, alcohol or drug-impaired driving, speeding and aggressive driving, and seatbelt compliance. 

This year, Huron OPP officers conducted 124 traffic stops and laid 89 charges during the initiative. These included:

  • 45 speeding charges,

  • 1 stunt driving charge,

  • 10 seatbelt charges,

  • 4 impaired driving charges,

  • 7 insurance-related charges,

  • 22 various traffic-related charges.

Huron OPP officers also issued 52 warnings during the campaign period.

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