2013 Festive R.I.D.E. patrols begin

Toronto Police Service News Release

2013 Festive R.I.D.E. patrols begin

Friday, November 22, 2013 - 12:24 PM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

On Thursday, November 21, 2013, Greater Toronto Area police services marked the beginning of the annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) season.

On Friday, November 22, 2013, the Toronto Police Service will begin the increased Festive R.I.D.E. patrols. Officers from throughout the Toronto Police Service will be in our communities, on our streets and highways, working towards the goal of preventing impaired drivers from operating vehicles on our streets. These patrols will begin on Friday, November 22, 2013 and continue until Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

The holiday season is a time for families, friends and our communities to enjoy all that life has to offer. Unfortunately, there are some people who just don't get the message and make the poor choice to drink and drive. By not choosing to drive sober, these drivers are continually putting themselves and everyone else in jeopardy.

The festive season is not having to tell someone that their wife, husband, family member or friend is not coming home because of an alcohol- or drug-impaired driver.

The Toronto Police Service will be conducting its first official Festive R.I.D.E. spot-check for the 2013 holiday season on Friday, November 22, 2013.

To learn more about the Toronto Police Service Traffic Services Safety Program, that aims to reduce pedestrian injury and death through education and awareness, click here.

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Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services