Oxford OPP handed out 33 charges during the distracted driving campaign this March Break.
The OPP handed out over 2,400 distracted driving tickets after a week long blitz during March Break.
In Oxford the local OPP handed out 33 charges during the campaign with 7 people facing careless driving charges and the other 25 with distracted driving. Those numbers are down slightly from last year when they handed out 38 during the same time period, however officers were kept busy during the March Break after a winter storm.
Constable Stacey Culbert tells Heart FM why the police are taking such a hard stance on distracted driving.
"Inattentive drivers, not drunk drivers have claimed 11 lives already this year, that is almost triple the number of deaths compared to this time last year. They are linked to dangerous driving behaviour and if they have their cell phone out it is going to be a distraction in the car. People need to continue to focus on driving, that has to be your main priority."
Deaths linked to this dangerous driving behaviour continue to be the number one killer on our roadways.

UPDATE: Cold Warning Cancelled
UPDATE: Chilly Charlie Predicts Extended Winter
PJHL Recap - Jan 30th to Feb 1st
Oxford Celebrates Black History
OPP Investigating Shakespeare Break and Enter
Teen Killed in Zorra Township Crash
Multiple Charges Laid after Thefts in Tillsonburg
CASS Offering Unique Program to Students
PJHL Preview - Jan. 30th to Feb. 1st
Woodstock Bowler Heading to Special Olympics
Dog Bite Investigation in Tillsonburg
Interview with the Warden - January 29th, 2026
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
11 People Charged in Massive Drug Bust
Another Cold Warning for Oxford County
Chilly Charlie Returns on Monday
Khanna Shines a Light on Oxford County Superstars
WFD Responds to Structure Fire
WPS Appoints New Deputy Chief
TMMC Woodstock Begins Production of Sixth Gen RAV4
Comments
Add a comment