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Operation Safe Driver starts Sunday

Ontario Provincial Police officers in Essex County will be putting an extra focus on safe driving this week.

Between Sunday, July 13, 2025, and Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Essex County detachment will be participating in Operation Safe Driver.

Patrol officers will be out on local roadways and handing out tickets for speeding, distracted driving, pre-trip inspections, commercial vehicle permits, logbooks, weight restrictions, means of attachment, unsafe loads, insurance and licensing infractions.

Residents and travellers should expect to see an increased police presence on the roads.

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