Ontario Provincial Police charged 130 people with traffic violations on Hwy. 69 and 17 this past weekend.
Of those, 105 were for speeding.
Drivers are reminded to obey the maximum speed limit posted on signs along highways, but always drive at a speed that will let you stop safely and suddenly if you need too. As a general rule, police suggest driving at the same speed as traffic around you without going over the limit.
The following demerit point penalties are assigned to a driver convicted of a speed-related offences. If you collect enough demerit points, you can lose your licence.
- 3 points for exceeding the speed limit by 16 to 29 km/h
- 4 points for exceeding the speed limit by 30 to 49 km/h
- 6 points for exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more
