58 tickets were issued after a one-day traffic blitz last week involving city and provincial police in North Bay.
Along with one vehicle being seized for stunt driving, two commercial vehicles were towed and taken out of service because of equipment issues. Police say the focus was on speeding but tickets were also issued for distracted driving, failing to stop for emergency vehicles and more.
“The results of this one-day traffic initiative are disappointing,” says North Bay Police Service Inspector of Operations, Jeff Warner. “Working with our policing partners in the OPP, we charged a number of people in our ongoing efforts to improve road safety.”
He adds with the warmer weather approaching e-bikes, scooters and kids on bicycles will increasingly be on our roads.
“I encourage everyone to slow down, drive appropriately, eliminate your distractions and arrive at your destination safely,” Warner says.
Six summonses were issued for suspended drivers while criminal charges filed include impaired by drug and drug-possession.
The traffic campaign took place on April 25 throughout North Bay.
