Almost 80 tickets issued during long weekend traffic blitz in Kingston

Police stopped 61 vehicles for speeding, one was clocked going twice the posted speed limit.

Kingston Police Service handed out a number of traffic infractions over the Easter long weekend.

They recently completed a traffic blitz focusing on those who drive aggressively.

They released a statement saying 78 tickets were issued between Good Friday and Easter Monday. 61 of those infractions were for speeding. 

They say the average speeding infraction was 30 km/h over the posted speed limit. One vehicle was clocked going close to 120 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.

Other tickets being issued include: 8 for disobeying lane light, 5 for disobeying stop signs, 2 for expired permits, and 1 each for failing to display two licence plates and for operating a trailer without a licence plate.

There were also 26 warnings issued for various administrative and moving violations.

Police say aggressive and high-risk driving behaviours can significantly increase the likelihood of serious collisions. They are urging people to drive responsibly when out on the roads.

Story by Ken Hashizume
 

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