NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Even with challenging weather and road conditions of late, the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continues to operate the RIDE program at any hour, in safe locations on roadways and trails in north Simcoe.
Since the Festive RIDE commenced on Nov. 17, 2022, officers have checked over 1,588 vehicles including snow vehicles at 148 different RIDE spot check locations.
The following seasonal message from our road safety partner, the North Simcoe Safe and Sober Awareness Committee, sums up being safe on our roads and trails at this time of year.
Heed all our warnings.
Be smart, be prepared.
It’s more than just alcohol that will make you impaired.
Only one driver during this time has been charged criminally with an impaired driving offence as a result of being checked at a RIDE spot check location during this time.
On Dec. 28, 2022, officers responded at approximately 8:44 p.m. to a report of a possible impaired driver called into the OPP Communications Centre by a community member, at the intersection of Christine Drive and Pratt Avenue, Midland. As a result of this ongoing investigation, a 38-year-old male Tay Township driver was arrested and removed from the roadway. He was later released, and investigators will be awaiting further investigation results.
Drivers are reminded to make the right choice after consuming alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel. Please make a plan to get home safely.
Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority. If you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways or trails please make the call and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well. Please make a plan to get home safely.
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