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Halton Regional Police launch holiday RIDE campaign

By Rick Zamperin 900 CHML

Posted December 6, 2017 11:24 am

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Police are out in force this month for the annual holiday RIDE campaign. Jean Levac / Ottawa Citizen

It has already been launched in Hamilton and now police in Halton Region have kicked off their holiday RIDE campaign.

Drivers in Burlington, Oakville and elsewhere in the region will encounter RIDE lanes throughout this month near community events, licensed establishments, and in both residential subdivisions and industrial and commercial areas.

Halton Regional Police conducted 266 roadside tests during last year’s holiday RIDE campaign and charged 51 people with impaired driving.

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Officers also issued 54 roadside suspensions.

600+ people have lost their lives due to #ImpairedDriving on #OPP patrolled roads over past 10 years. We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. Please celebrate responsibly this holiday season. #DriveSober #FestiveRIDE pic.twitter.com/3l4tkX23js
— Thomas Carrique (@OPPCommissioner) November 24, 2017

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