If you're hitting the road this week, expect to see a lot of law enforcement patrolling the highways.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in force as people travel to celebrate Canada's birthday. This includes those whose plans may involve visiting the U.S. for its 250th birthday over the July Fourth weekend.
This week, there will be additional patrols looking for drivers who commit the so-called "big four" offences, which are aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and driving without a seatbelt.
"This year, 164 people have died in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads," read a release from the OPP. "The public can expect to see an increased OPP presence across the province, with officers actively targeting dangerous driving behaviours during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year."
The OPP say that the responsibility to travel safely also applies to off-roaders, boaters, and paddlers.
"Accidents can happen at any moment, but wearing the right gear, like a lifejacket or helmet, can reduce the risk of serious injury and help ensure you make it home to see another adventure," read the OPP release.
