NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KIRKLAND LAKE – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been busy during the Festive R.I.D.E. program (Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere).
During this time, officers have conducted 34.75 hours of R.I.D.E. events and have charged one driver with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
1957 vehicles were checked and 13 road side screening tests were conducted.
The Ontario Provincial Police will continue the R.I.D.E. spot checks through the year in all detachment areas.
All drivers are reminded to drive safe and stay sober.
Staff Sergeant Rick Witty, Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment Commander, states “Impaired driving is the number one criminal cause of death on our roads and our detachment members will be conducting RIDE checks all year long. If you drink, please do not drive any type of motorized vehicle.”
Any person with information regarding person(s) responsible who may be driving under the influence should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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