Chatham-Kent OPP officials allege: Since June 2018, Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has conducted a Focused Patrol initiative on Highway 401 through the construction zones.
The results are concerning with 1 driver charged criminally with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, 3 drivers charged with careless driving, 5 drivers charged with stunt driving, 469 drivers charged with speeding and 151 drivers with other offences. In the past five months, Chatham-Kent OPP have laid a staggering 629 Highway Traffic Act charges.
Members of the Chatham-Kent OPP are reminding drivers to approach construction zones with caution. There may be construction workers on, or near the roadway. Obey all signage and slow down.
Speed limit reductions occur in these areas to create safer working conditions. These reductions are also designed to alert motorists to the presence of construction vehicles, uneven or gravel surfaces, narrowed lanes and other potential hazards. Upon entering a construction zone, stay focused and as always, adjust your driving to suit the conditions.
Recent changes to the Highway Traffic Act have resulted in the doubling of speeding fines in construction zones when workers are present. Road safety is a shared responsibility.
Slow down, stay alert, and arrive safely.
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