While Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) may be over, Bancroft OPP members will continue to hold RIDE programs and be on the lookout for those who choose to endanger lives by driving while impaired.
Officers conducted 72 Festive RIDE programs across the Bancroft area during the holiday season, stopping vehicles to ensure the drivers were not impaired by alcohol or drugs. Out of those RIDE programs six people were charged with impaired driving.
Over the past weekend Bancroft OPP officers continue to conduct RIDE programs conducting seven RIDE programs this past weekend alone.
Some things to remember before you get in front of the wheel of a motor vehicle:
· 50-80 mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood is in the warn range and will give you a three, seven or 30-day suspension. Although there are no criminal charges associated there is an administration fee when you renew your licence at the MTO.
· 80 mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood is considered impaired in Canada and comes with a criminal charge and court date, 30-day car impoundment, and 90 day licence suspension.
· Novice drivers (G1 and G2), young drivers (age 21 and under), and commercial motor vehicle drivers are to have no alcohol in their body.
RIDE programs don’t stop after the holidays. They can happen anywhere, anytime. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911. You could be saving lives.
