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Aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving and seatbelt usage.

Those are the “big four” infractions that police across Canada will be watching for this Thanksgiving Long Weekend.

Traffic Unit Staff Sgt Rick Dubeau says the North Bay Police Service is taking part too.

He says RIDE checks are taking place today (Friday) through Monday at various times and in various locations.

Dubeau also says officers will be patrolling for distracted drivers.

He points out there’s a tell tale sign that someone is texting when they shouldn’t, they’re staring at their lap.

The overall goal of the awareness and enforcement campaign is to put an end to carelessness behind the wheel.