Media Release for Thursday, October 19, 2023

Calls for Service:
(October 18 at 8:00am – October 19 at 8:00am) 96

Traffic Enforcement Operation Impact

The Peterborough Police Service continues to have dedicated traffic enforcement on the big four driving offences during the month of October:

• Aggressive Driving
• Distracted Driving
• Impaired Driving
• Seatbelt Offences

Since the beginning of the month, officers have issued:

• 32 cell phone tickets
• 3 cell phone warnings
• 5 seatbelt infractions

Penalties for driving with a handheld communication device:

First conviction:

• a fine of $615, if settled out of court (includes a victim surcharge and the court fee)
• a fine of up to $1,000 if a summons is received or if you fight the ticket in court and lose
• three demerit points
• 3-day suspension

Video with PC Taylor Emmerton with Traffic Services Unit: https://youtu.be/km3c-oqz4eU

Please drive safely.

Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communication Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217