North Division officers of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) have issued 51 tickets in just two days for seatbelt and phone violations while driving.
North Division is on a year-long project ‘Northern Focus’ to reduce collisions at major intersections in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge.
Its officers conducted a successful two-day seatbelt/cell phone initiative, and in just those two days, they issued 51 tickets, 6 cautions, 4 suspensions and 1 impaired arrest.
“Please wear your seatbelt and only use your phone on hands free while driving,” said a police alert.
Previously, in just three days, DRPS North Division stalwarts arrested six drivers, issued 84 tickets, 15 cautions, and 4 criminal charges, plus numerous driving suspensions and impounds.