2024 “In the Zone” Traffic Blitz Around Schools

DRPS has concluded its annual traffic safety blitz around neighbourhood schools in Durham Region as students return to class after the holidays.

The DRPS Traffic Services Branch, in conjunction with officers from all divisions, conducted a zero-tolerance traffic enforcement campaign targeting school and community safety zones during the week of September 3-6, 2024.

This year, more than 1600 traffic tickets were issued during this blitz, which included 757 tickets for speeding, 242 tickets for stop sign violations, four tickets for cell phone violations, 31 tickets for seatbelt violations, two tickets for stunt driving, 13 tickets for driving while under suspension, and four vehicles impounded.

The goal of this annual “In the Zone” enforcement campaign was to ensure high officer visibility and proactive enforcement in and around school zones during the first week back to school.

The DRPS would like to thank local school officials and members of the public for supporting this traffic initiative.

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