Nearly 950 impaired drivers charged in OPP Festive RIDE campaign

And it's not over yet...

Ontario Provincial Police say 947 drivers have been charged with impaired driving since their Festive RIDE campaign started on Nov. 21.

The campaign aims to curb drunk driving through proactive spot checks across the province. Officers have also issued 114 "warn" range suspensions to drivers with blood alcohol levels between 0.05 and 0.079.

RIDE checks will continue morning, noon, and night until New Year’s Day. 

The OPP urges drivers to plan ahead and avoid drinking if they plan to drive.

There message is simple: if you drink, don’t drive.

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