Kingston Police issued 78 Provincial Offence Notices and 26 warnings during a targeted traffic enforcement operation conducted over the Easter long weekend, from April 3 to April 6, 2026. The Traffic Safety Unit focused its efforts on identifying and stopping improper, unsafe, and aggressive driving behaviours as holiday traffic increased across the city.
The vast majority of the violations recorded during the four-day period were for excessive speeding. Officers issued 61 tickets to drivers who were caught travelling at an average of 30 km/h or more above the posted speed limits. In several instances, the speeds reached dangerous levels, with officers recording drivers going 42 km/h, 51 km/h, and 59 km/h over the limit in 60 km/h zones that included residential and commercial areas.
In addition to speeding, officers enforced other traffic safety rules. Tickets were issued for 8 cases of disobeying lane lights, 5 cases of disobeying stop signs, 2 cases of expired permits, 1 case of failing to display two license plates, and 1 case of operating a trailer without a license plate.
The local enforcement efforts coincided with a broader Ontario Provincial Police campaign held across the province during the same weekend, which focused on ensuring drivers and passengers were properly wearing seatbelts. Following the holiday, Kingston Police issued a reminder to all motorists that aggressive and high-risk driving significantly increases the likelihood of serious collisions on local roads.
