Saturday, November 24, 2012

Bloor Street Viaduct Joint Police R.I.D.E. Spot Check

Toronto Police Service
News Release

Media advisory, Saturday, November 24, 2012, 10 p.m., Bloor Street Viaduct Joint Police R.I.D.E. Spot Check

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 5:00 AM
54 Division:  416-808-5400

On Saturday, November, 24, 2012, at 10 p.m., officers will be on the Bloor Street Viaduct during the Grey Cup events. The Toronto Police Service will be teaming up with the OPP, RCMP and members from M.A.D.D. Canada, including Marlene Stevens who lost her husband due to an impaired driver.

Officers will be at various undisclosed locations.

Four people are killed and 174 injured every day in Canada as a result of an impaired driving crash.

The Toronto Police Service is reminding drivers to have a plan prior to attending any event involving the consumption of alcohol. Make use of a designated driver, public transit or taxi.

“Drinking for one - devastation for many." said Sergeant Jack West.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Sergeant Jack West, 54 Division

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