Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police laid a total of 884 charges over the Canada Day week.
Between June 21 and July 2, 265 speeding, 140 improper use of seat belts, 10 distracted driving, 9 stunt driving and 15 impaired driving charges were laid. Of those 15, seven were laid during the long weekend according to police.
Six of the seven accused are from Brampton, with the other allegedly impaired driver from Caledon, add police. Their ages range from 24 to 69.
All seven accused are scheduled to appear in an Orangeville court on July 18.
For more information, visit:Â https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving
Police say if you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan not to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
