The OPP 2016 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign was held from November 21, 2016 until January 7, 2017.
During this year’s Festive RIDE campaign Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers conducted 147 RIDE checks in the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment area which resulted in six people being charged with Impaired Driving, Over 80mg or Refusal. In addition to the six criminal driving charges, two roadside driver’s license 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 its roadways safe and RIDE programs will continue throughout the year at any time of the day or night.
