Police pull over 500 vehicles in RIDE program last week

Police are making sure drivers are following the rules of the road.
Last week the OPP, Anishnabek Police, MTO inspectors and Conservation Officers pulled over 500 cars in a RIDE program on Highway 69 near Pointe au Baril.
Officials were looking for people not using seatbelts as well as impaired, aggressive or inattentive drivers.
As a result of the program, police handed out 16 charges.
The OPP is reminding drivers to keep safety in mind on the roads, waterways and trails.