OPP launch fall seatbelt campaign

Posted Sep 26, 2013 07:27:50 AM.

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You will likely see more OPP cruisers on the highways today through Sunday.

Provincial police start their fall seatbelt campaign today.

OPP say as of this week, 43 people have died this year on OPP patrolled roads in which a lack of a seatbelt was a factor.

The fine for not wearing a seatbelt is $240 and two demerit points.

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