Kawartha Lakes police issued $880 fines to four people who contravened COVID-19 safety regulations during a drive-in concert in Lindsay on Thursday night (October 1).
According to a media release issued by the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, officers responded to a complaint at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday that spectators at the concert were not abiding by COVID-19 safety regulations.
While the media release does not identify the concert, the Lindsay Drive-in was hosting the second night of “Home Again”, a fundraising concert for the Academy Theatre, on Thursday night.
Officers patrolled the venue and spoke with guests and organizers to ensure all attendees were aware of the current regulations under the Reopening Ontario Act.
When police returned to the drive-in concert just after 9 p.m., they found several people who were still failing to comply with COVID-19 safety regulations by congregating outside of their vehicles and drinking.
Officers issued four people with provincial offence notices under section 10(1)(a) of the Reopening Ontario Act, which carries a set fine of $880.
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is reminding any person, business, or organization hosting an event to ensure they are aware of all safety regulations under the Reopening Ontario Act, and to also ensure that all guests in attendance are educated about their responsibility to comply with safety protocols.
