Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Chatham officers conducted a RIDE program in Chatham and 253 vehicles were checked.
Three tests done and one person had their licence suspended for three days.
The Chatham-Kent Police encourage everyone to celebrate St. Patrick’s day safely.
If you are out celebrating and having drinks please:
– Identify a designated driver for your group.
– Do not let friends drive after drinking. Take their keys.
– If you have been drinking, get a ride home from a friend who has not been drinking or call a taxi or Local ride sharing services
– If you host a party with alcohol, offer alcohol-free beverages and remind guests to designate a sober driver.
– If you suspect a drunk driver on the road, call the police and provide the location, direction the vehicle is headed, the vehicle’s make, model, color and license plate number.
The Chatham-Kent Police will be conducting RIDE programs across the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to ensure everyone is kept safe.
