More than 180 charges issued during Canada Day traffic blitz in Brant County
Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a busy Canada Day week after issuing more than 180 charges to drivers.
Officers focused on dangerous driving behaviour between June 21 and July 1 as part of a safety initiative.
Drivers got a stark reminder to slow down, with 133 speeding tickets issued. Two people were also charged with stunt driving.
Police said the other charges involved a range of infractions including seatbelt violations and insurance related offences.
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