Put down the phones and slow down, that the message from the OPP. Over 8000 charges were laid province wide during the Distracted Driving Campaign, which took place over the long weekend.
Speed violations accounted for 5,021 traffic charges issued, while 174 charges were for stunt driving or racing province wide.
263 charges were for drivers who chose to use a cell phone or other handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.
