Cobourg police station/X photo
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) has completed its March Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP), focusing on insurance and document-related offences.
Launched in response to a noticeable rise in drivers operating without insurance or valid documentation, the initiative aimed to improve road safety through education and targeted enforcement.
As a result of the month-long campaign, CPS officers laid 53 charges under the Highway Traffic Act. These included nine charges for driving without insurance, one for providing false insurance, three for driving while suspended, and 10 for operating without a licence. Several additional charges were also issued for various other document offences.
“Driving without valid insurance or a proper licence is not only dangerous but also costly,” said the Cobourg Police Service in a release. “These offences carry serious financial consequences, including a minimum $5,000 fine for a first offence of driving without insurance.”
Drivers are reminded that while licence plate stickers are automatically renewed in Ontario, it is still the motorist’s responsibility to ensure their insurance and driver’s licence are current.
A fine of $325 applies to unlicensed drivers, while driving without a valid permit can result in a $155 fine.
Residents are encouraged to check their document status and renew as needed by visiting the Service Ontario website for more information on insurance, registration, and licensing.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
