OPP concerned about speeding on Highway 17 between Arnprior and Renfrew
Provincial police are reporting a troubling trend on Highway 17 in Renfrew County.
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) observed a troubling trend during a joint traffic initiative on the highway between Renfrew and Arnprior.
The initiative was conducted between Friday, March 8 and Sunday, March 10, 2024, leading to 53 charges being laid.
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Police say 39 of those charges were for speeding and three were for stunt driving.
Charges:
- Speeding: 39
- Stunt Driving: 3 (speeds of 152km/h, 168km/h, & 171km/h)
- No Insurance: 2
- Suspend Drive: 2
- Breach of POA Probation: 1
- Drive No Licence: 1
- Class G1 Licence Holder Unaccompanied: 1
- No Muffler: 1
- Documents / Permit: 2
Police also issued 10 warnings:
- Speeding: 4
- Following Too Closely: 1
- Documents: 5
Police say three vehicles were also impounded, a suspected stolen vehicle was stopped with a rolling block, two level 2 CVSA inspections were completed and 750 contraband cigarettes were seized.
