Grey Bruce OPP say a highway traffic blitz was held on Friday to combat dangerous driving habits.
Police say year to date, Grey Bruce has one of the highest fatality rates in West Region.
Members from the Grey Bruce Traffic Management Unit, West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team, and Highway Safety Division Media Relations attended the day long event on Nov. 25.
Throughout the day, police say 28 drivers were charged with speeding related offences, four related to commercial vehicles, and one for improper brakes and was put out of service.
Acting Superintendent Shawn Johnson stated in a conference earlier this year, “when you factor in alcohol or drug impairment, distraction, speed or other aggressive behaviours, your have a recipe for tragedy. There are collisions that don’t need to happen; they are entirely preventable, and it needs to stop.”
OPP say they, along with their traffic safety partners will continue their efforts to address contributing factors in vehicle collisions.
Police advise when travelling on local roadways to plan ahead for unexpected delays, slow down, drive according to the road and weather conditions, stay off of your phones and devices, and find alternate ways home if you plan on drinking or doing drugs.
