South Simcoe police lay 155 charges in licence plate enforcement blitz

South Simcoe police officers conduct a blitz in this file image.

South Simcoe police say more than 150 charges were handed out during a recent crackdown on licence plate violations in Innisfil and Bradford.

The enforcement campaign, which ran through August and September, targeted vehicles with obstructed, altered, or unauthorized plates, as well as drivers who failed to display a front plate where one is required.

In total, officers laid 155 charges.

Police say these kinds of violations might seem minor, but they make it harder to track vehicles involved in traffic offences or crimes.

“Addressing these issues is crucial in ensuring road safety and bringing offenders to justice,” the service said in a release.

Police remind motorists to check their vehicles regularly and make sure plates are clearly visible and meet the requirements under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act.