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Northern Ontario Watch
Ontario seatbelt law turns 50, OPP still fighting non-compliance
Ontario marks 50 years of mandatory seatbelt laws, but the OPP says enforcement remains critical. Last year, 13,560 charges were laid and 41 fatal crashes involved unbuckled occupants. As the Easter weekend campaign launches, police urge proper belt use—not just to avoid fines, but to prevent tragedy. Angela Gemmill reports.