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Traffic blitz resulted in 802 infractions or warnings in Regina [Video]

Regina police say officers handed out a total of 380 tickets as a result of a traffic blitz last week.

In addition, 237 written warnings were given, according to a Regina police news release.

Of the 380 tickets, Regina police said 233 were for speeding.

Other infractions police noticed were:

  • No Operators (Suspended Drivers/Invalid License): 8
  • Unregistered Vehicle: 15
  • Cell Phone Violations: 16
  • Seatbelt Violations: 10
  • Roadside Screening: 40
  • Tobacco Trafficking/Tax Act: 3
  • Failure to Slow while Passing Emergency Vehicles: 8
  • Dangerous Drive/Evade Police: 2
  • Admin Suspensions/Impaired Driver: 6
  • Vehicle Equipment Regulations: 29
  • Arrests on Warrants: 2
  • Impounded Vehicles: 8

According to Regina police, there were a total of 802 infractions and warnings.

When police announced the two-day blitz, they said officers would be looking for speeders, distracted drivers, improper seatbelt use, unlicensed drivers and commercial vehicle standards.

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