Sault OPP laid 128 charges in July, including one for littering

July was a busy month for local detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police: 23 car crashes, 143 traffic stops — and one driver with an open container of alcohol

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July was a busy month for the Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police: 23 car crashes, 143 traffic stops and 128 charges laid.

Among the typical charges — speeding, impaired driving and stunt driving — were some notable one-offs: littering, failing to wear a motorcycle helmet, and driving with an open container of liquor.

Below is the full press release from the local OPP detachment:

(SAULT STE MARIE, ON)- From July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023, members from the Sault Ste Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed most motorists wearing their seatbelts and driving safely, however there were a minority of drivers who continue to engage in unsafe driving behaviour.

During the month of July, Sault Ste Marie OPP members took three (3) impaired drivers off our roadways, responded to 23 non-life-threatening motor vehicle collisions, conducted five (5) marine patrols, effected 146 vehicle traffic stops, laid 128 charges, responded to 62 traffic complaints, and impounded five (5) vehicles.

Criminal Code Traffic charges:

Impaired Operation (3)

Highway Traffic Act charges:

Speeding (91)
Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (5)
Drive motor vehicle- no licence (2)
Drive while under suspension (2)
Stunt driving (2)
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (2)
Fail to wear proper helmet on motorcycle
Fail to move into another lane for Emergency Vehicle or Tow Truck-if safe to do so
Fail to stop-nearest curb-for emergency vehicle
Passenger-fail to properly wear seatbelt
Class G1 driver licence holder-Unaccompanied by qualified driver
Driver fail to surrender licence
Unsafe move-lane or shoulder
Fail to yield-yield sign
Disobey sign
Litter highway