The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign took place from November 18, 2021 until January 2, 2022.
During this year's Festive RIDE campaign Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers conducted 133 RIDE checks in the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment area.
Over the course of the campaign nine drivers were charged with impaired driving, over 80mg or refusal.
In addition to the Criminal Code driving charges, eight roadside driver's licence suspensions were also issued during the campaign for drivers who registered in the warn range on a Roadside Screening Device.
Although the Festive RIDE campaign has concluded the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is committed to making our roadways safe and RIDE programs will continue throughout the year at any time of the day or night.