Festive RIDE catches final total of 113 impaired drivers in Eastern Ontario

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OPP East commander, Chief Superintendent Lisa Wilhelm says the force will continue to be vigilant.

Published Jan 03, 2025 • Last updated 8 hours ago • 1 minute read

Officers in the Ontario Provincial Police’s East Region issued 10 more impaired driving charges over the last weekend as part of their Festive RIDE program.

The latest arrests brought to 113 the number of impaired drivers caught since the program began on Nov. 21.

“While Festive RIDE may be over, OPP members across East Region will continue to hold RIDE programs and be on the lookout for those who choose to endanger lives by driving while impaired,” said Chief Supt. Lisa Wilhelm, OPP East Region commander.

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OPP said in a news release that nearly 1,200 drivers were stopped across eastern Ontario in the latest campaign.

Officers also issued 29 warning-range suspensions. Those drivers had their licences suspended and their vehicles impounded.

OPP arrested 103 motorists across eastern Ontario during last year’s RIDE campaign.

The Ottawa Police Service said Friday that preliminary figures showed 53 drivers were charged with impaired driving-related charges during that force’s Festive RIDE period from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31.

Initial data also showed that 859 drivers had been charged with impaired driving-related offences for the full year 2024.

There were 903 drivers charged in 2023, Ottawa police said.

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