Waterloo Regional Police lay hundreds of charges during Road Safety Week

According to WRPS, hate motivated crimes have increased every year since 2019. (CityNews File Photo.) — A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. (CityNews file photo)

Posted May 26, 2024 08:17:46 AM.

Last Updated May 27, 2024 10:05:45 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police held their Road Safety Week campaign between May 14 and 20, focused on making the roads safer and the importance of obeying road safety rules.

As a result of the campaign, police laid over 450 charges to those breaking the law.

Over the seven days, police handed out 107 speeding charges, two seatbelt-related charges, 13 distracted driving charges, five dangerous driving charges, and 13 driving while impaired charges.

They also laid over 300 other charges, including failure to stop for a school bus.

Staff Sergeant Scott Griffiths of the WRPS Traffic Services Unit emphasized the importance of wearing a seatbelt to avoid putting yourself and others at risk.

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