Don’t let impaired driving spoil the festive season this year

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to remember to keep festive celebrations joyful and safe for everyone. Law enforcement efforts to curb impaired driving are in full force during this time of year, particularly through initiatives like Ontario’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, which will be operating 24/7 until New Year’s Day. 

Despite these efforts, impaired driving continues to pose a significant threat, with 614 lives lost in Ontario over the past decade, and 42 deaths this year alone due to impaired crashes. Notably, rural areas face a higher risk, largely due to longer travel distances and limited access to alternative transportation options. To read more, click here.