Driver carrying 11 passengers, including 8 children without seatbelts is charged

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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released details of a wild traffic stop northwest of Toronto this week.

According to authorities, the incident happened Wednesday afternoon in Fergus, Ont., when officers pulled over a Nissan Pathfinder that was allegedly carrying 11 people, including eight children, who were not wearing seatbelts.

Police say the 31-year-old driver of the vehicle also didn’t have insurance or a valid permit.

He is now facing 15 charges, including careless driving, along with several seatbelt and insurance infractions.

“The OPP reminds all motorists and passengers that wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest and most
effective ways to prevent serious injuries and save lives,” an OPP spokesperson wrote in a statement.

“Before every trip, remember to buckle-up and make road safety a priority,” they added.

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