The Renfrew Detachment of the OPP participated in the Provincial Easter Weekend Seat Belt Traffic Initiative. Although the initiative concentrated on proper seatbelt usage other highway traffic offences were laid as well.
The Renfrew detachment laid over 100 various charges during the initiative, included were: 79 speeding charges; 10 Seatbelt charges and five Excessive speed charges.
The message is clear seatbelts save lives, yet some are still not buckling up. Please be responsible and buckle up, it could save your life.