More than 1,500 charges were laid during a traffic enforcement in eastern Ontario over the long weekend.

According to a news release issued Tuesday by Ontario Provincial Police, there were 1,576 charges in all, 893 of those for speeding.

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The other charges were:

• Seatbelt violations (92 charges);

• Failing to have proper insurance (83);

• Stunt driving (42);

• Impaired driving (36);

• Alcohol or cannabis accessible to the driver (13);

• and distracted driving (5).

OPP didn’t limit enforcement to just roadways. Under the Canada Shipping Act, marine officers issued 19 charges in relation to the a lack of life jackets or adequate safety equipment.

OPP said the goal of the crackdown was to increase and improve safety on roads, waterways and trails.

“Speeding is o

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