The OPP Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign took place from November 23, 2018 until January 2, 2019.
During this year’s Festive RIDE campaign, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers conducted 245 RIDE checks in the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment area.
Over the course of the campaign, six drivers were charged with alcohol impaired driving, over 80mg or refusal.
One driver was charged with drug impaired driving.
In addition to the Criminal Code driving charges, five roadside driver’s licence suspensions were also issued during the campaign for drivers who registered in the warn range.
Although the Festive RIDE campaign has concluded the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is committed to making our roadways safe and RIDE programs will continue throughout the year at any time of the day or night.
