(RENFREW, ON) - The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) observed a troubling trend during a joint traffic initiative on Highway 17 between Renfrew and Arnprior.
The initiative was conducted over the weekend, March 8-10, 2024. Renfrew OPP and community members have witnessed vehicles travelling at alarming speeds at other times as well.
Over the weekend, Renfrew OPP joined forces with OPP's HSD and MTO to help put a stop to dangerous driving behaviours, resulting in:
Charges - 53 Total:
· Speeding: 39
· Stunt Driving: 3 (speeds of 152km/h, 168km/h, & 171km/h)
· No Insurance: 2
· Suspend Drive: 2
· Breach of POA Probation: 1
· Drive No Licence: 1
· Class G1 Licence Holder Unaccompanied: 1
· No Muffler: 1
· Documents / Permit: 2
Warnings - 10 Total:
· Speeding: 4
· Following Too Closely: 1
· Documents: 5
Other Notable:
· 3 vehicles impounded.
· Two Level 2 CVSA inspections completed.
· Suspected stolen vehicle successfully stopped with a rolling block.
· 750 contraband cigarettes seized.