Cobourg Police - Operation Impact

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Photo courtesy of Cobourg Police Services

Cobourg Police have conducted enforcement efforts throughout the weekend with the following results;

67 Provincial offence notices being issued including

• 53 Speeding, Highway Traffic Act sec.128

• 5 Drive Motor Vehicle no validation on plate ,Highway Traffic Act sec.7(1)(c)(i)

• 4 Fail to Properly wear Seatbelt Assembly ,Highway Traffic Act sec.106(2)

• 1 Drive while Child passenger not Properly Secured , Highway traffic Act sec.106(4)(b)

• 1 Drive Motor Vehicle in contravention of condition, Highway Traffic Act sec.32(9)

• 1 Disobey Sign ,Highway Traffic Act sec. 182(2)

• 1 Fail to Surrender Insurance Card ,Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act sec. 3(1)

• 1 Drive Under Suspension, Highway Traffic Act sec. 53

Additionally, R.I.D.E. programs were conducted with approx.. 1250 vehicles being stopped . Nine roadside screening tests were administered with 8 passes recorded as well as one 3 day license suspension being issued .

One female vehicle passenger was observed by Cobourg Police and was arrested on the the strength of 3 outstanding warrants held by Cobourg Police .  The female was held for a bail hearing.

Cobourg Police remind drivers that Cobourg Police will be continuing enforcement efforts for enhanced road safety throughout the month of October.

Operation Impact is a coordinated effort between police agencies across the country to work toward the goal of Road Safety Strategy 2025 - making Canada's roads the safest in the world.