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Buckle up or pay the fine: OPP

A driver or passenger can be charged and face a fine and demerit points for seatbelt infractions
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be conducting their Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign from April 19 to April 22, 2019. OPP officers are hoping to see all drivers and passengers safely buckled in.

During the campaign the OPP will focus on seatbelt law enforcement and education, conducting seatbelt checks and raising awareness about the important role seatbelts play in saving lives.

A driver/passenger can be charged and face a fine of $200 and demerit points for seatbelt infractions. Drivers are legally responsible for ensuring that passengers under the age of 16 are buckled up properly, either in a seatbelt or car seat.

The South Porcupine OPP Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Roy Onlock says: "It only takes a few seconds to buckle up. A properly worn seatbelt greatly increases your chances of surviving a motor vehicle collision."

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