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Perth OPP Issue 79 Tickets During the Long Weekend

Most of the tickets were for speeding and they did hand out 1 charge for distracted driving.

Perth County OPP had a busy long weekend. 

They were keeping a close eye on the roads handing out 79 tickets during the 3 days. Most of the tickets were for speeding and they did hand out 1 charge for distracted driving. Officers also handed out 4 charges under the Liquor Licence Act. Luckily nobody had to be charged for impaired driving. 

Here is the breakdown of the 79 tickets. 

- 66 for speeding
- 1 Distracted Driving
- 3 Hazardous Moving violations
- 7 other Highway Traffic Act offences
- 1 Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
- 1 Off-Road Vehicle Act

The Perth County OPP will continue to conduct traffic enforcement on our local highways and roadways to ensure the safety of all citizens.

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