The holidays are meant to be festive and fun, but police are again urging residents to keep celebrations off the road.
As previously reported, impaired driving figures have been skyrocketing this year and already prompted the launch of a robust Festive RIDE campaign, which is still ongoing.
OPP is again calling on everyone to do their part to ensure roads are safe and people get to and from destinations safely.
That was Const. Andrew Gamble.
Every year during the holidays, police stop drivers who make the wrong decision.
Gamble says impaired driving is just not worth the risk.
Planning ahead is key to avoiding a situation where impaired driving becomes a factor.
Police are also reminding drivers that the only way to sober up is time. If you’ve been drinking until 1 a.m., for example, getting behind the wheel at 6 a.m. the next day is still likely unsafe.
The motoring public can expect to continue to see RIDE checks throughout the holidays to catch offenders and deter impaired driving.
