(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver is facing a costly charge stemming from a traffic stop at a RIDE program.
On August 13, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road in Fergus.
During the initiative, a 45-year-old from Regina, Saskatchewan, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following offence after their 12-year-old child was found to not be wearing their seatbelt:
- Drive while passenger under 16 fails to properly wear a seat belt
This charge is accompanied by a $240 fine.
The Wellington County OPP are urging drivers and passengers to buckle up. Wearing a seat belt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself from serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.
If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.