Three Roadside Suspensions Issued During Festive RIDE

Friday, 16 December 2022 11:49

By Linda Morgan

NRP stopped about 600 vehicles in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake last night

Three roadside suspensions were issued last night during a pair of Festive RIDE checks in Niagara.

Police stopped about 600 cars in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Drivers were asked if they had consumed any alcohol or drugs earlier in the evening, and 23 drivers were asked to provide a breath sample.

Three drivers got an "alert" and had their licenses suspended for three days.

As well, tickets were issued to drivers for traffic infractions.

You can report suspected impaired drivers by calling the Niagara Regional Police Traffic Hotline at 289-248-1060.

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