Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across eastern Ontario laid more than 2,500 charges during Canada Road Safety Week 2025, emphasizing a strong focus on traffic safety ahead of the busy summer travel season.

From May 13 to 19, members from all East Region OPP Detachments, along with the Highway Safety Division, conducted increased enforcement and education efforts to promote safer driving habits. 

According to preliminary data, charges laid in the East Region during the campaign included speeding with 1,303 charges, stunt driving with 38 charges, impaired driving with 47 charges, careless driving with 26 charges, distracted driving with 71 charges, driving while prohibited with eight charges, and failing to have and improper insurance with 151 charges. 

The OPP reminds drivers that road safety should be a top priority every day, and that making responsible choices behind the wheel can help save lives. 

“Road safety should be a driver’s number one priority every day, 24/7/365,” the OPP stated. “Lives depend on it.” 

The public is encouraged to report dangerous or impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.