Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment joined forces with municipal police services and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) in a combined effort to improve safety along the Highway 401 construction zone in Essex County.

On May 2, 2024, between 8:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., members of the OPP, Windsor Police Service, Lasalle Police Service and the MTO conducted speed enforcement and commercial motor vehicle safety inspections along the westbound Highway 401 construction corridor between Puce Road and Manning Road.

Police and the MTO laid a total of 76 charges, including five stunt driving charges. One driver was charged after driving in excess of 180 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. Most of the charges were for speeding, but inspectors also charged commercial motor vehicle operators for equipment, annual inspection, and documentation infractions.

Motorists are reminded that speeding in a construction zone with workers present is both dangerous and costly because fines are doubled.

“The OPP appreciates the staunch support from the Lasalle and Windsor Police Services and the MTO. Hopefully, this will have an impact on our highways and keep construction workers safe.” – Inspector Angela Ferguson – Essex Detachment Commander.