NRP conduct Canada Day RIDE

Niagara Regional Police Service conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks on Saturday, July 1, issuing two, threeday suspensions.

Throughout the night, officers stopped approximately 1,697 vehicles and inquired if any of the drivers had consumed any alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening. In total, 28 drivers provided a sample of their breath for analysis. Two drivers provided samples that resulted in an “Alert” which then resulted in the suspensions.

Several provincial offence notices were also issued related to traffic offences throughout the evening.

The Niagara Regional Police Service remain committed to reducing impaired driving offences through education and the apprehension of offenders through enforcement programs like R.I.D.E.