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OPP enforcement blitz targets Hwy. 6 corridor

O.P.P. say there's been a "significant rise" in collisions on Highway 6 in recent years.
O.P.P. say there's been a "significant rise" in collisions on Highway 6 in recent years. Matt Carty/CJOY News

Ontario Provincial Police are conducting a one-day enforcement and safety blitz on Highway 6.

Wednesday’s crackdown is targetting distracted, aggressive and impaired drivers, all leading factors in crashes and collisions.

READ MORE: 2 dead in collision on Highway 6 in Hagersville

OPP officers are also watching for seatbelt use, the last of the so-called “Big 4” violations.

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The blitz is along Highway 6 South from Hamilton to Haldimand County, and on Highway 6 North between Hamilton and Wellington County.

READ MORE: Section of Highway 6 closed after three-vehicle collision sends 3 to hospital

Police says there’s been a “noticeable rise” in motor vehicle collisions involving property damage and personal injury along the corridor in recent years.

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