2-day distracted driving blitz leads to 46 charges in eastern Ontario: OPP

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Distracted Driving,Enforcement Blitz,Charges

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a two-day enforcement blitz on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario targeting drivers using their cellphones while behind the wheels, resulting in 46 charges. The majority of the charges were for distracted driving, with a few for failing to wear a seatbelt. Two cars were also taken off the road due to safety defects.

The Ontario Provincial Police says a two-day enforcement blitz on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario targeting drivers using their cellphones while behind the wheels led to 46 charges.The goal of the patrols was to reduce the amount of distracted driving.

Anyone who witnesses an incident on the road is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

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