FThe 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 Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers conducted 288 RIDE checks in the detachment area.
Over the course of the campaign 12 drivers were charged with alcohol impaired driving, over 80mg or refusal. No drivers were charged with drug impaired driving. In addition to the Criminal Code driving charges, eight 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 OPP is committed to making our roadways safe and RIDE programs will continue throughout the year at any time of the day or night.
