Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) seems to be bringing some order to the roads of north Durham under an ongoing traffic blitz.
In just three days of the year-long project ‘Northern Focus’ to reduce collisions at major intersections in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, DRPS North Division stalwarts have arrested six drivers, issued 84 tickets, 15 cautions, and 4 criminal charges, plus numerous driving suspensions and impounds.
Late for Golf: One of the offenders was the driver of the above vehicle, who was speeding as they were late for a golf game.
“North Division Traffic charged driver with stunt driving – marked departure from the speed limit and Careless driving in Beaverton,” said a police alert.
It said the driver said they were late for a golf weekend and received a 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impound.
No Seatbelt while Suspended: Yesterday, North Division Officers conducting a two-day seatbelt and cellphone initiative.
A driver charged for not wearing a seatbelt and driving while licence suspended x3. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 90 days in Beaverton.
Crack Down on Heavy Tint: North Division Officers yesterday continued their two-day seatbelt and cellphone initiative.
It is extremely difficult to see inside a vehicle with front window tint to check for seatbelt and cell phone compliance, they pointed out referring to the vehicle shown below.
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