Don't Let Impaired Driving Spoil The Festive Season

As the holiday season is in full swing, it's crucial to ensure that festive celebrations remain joyful and safe for everyone. Law enforcement efforts to curb impaired driving are in full force during this period, particularly through initiatives like Ontario's Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program, operating 24/7 until New Year's Day.

Despite these efforts, the unfortunate truth is that 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.