Members of the Ontario Provincial Police in West Region’s 13 detachments have conducted more Festive RIDE spot checks and laid more impaired driving charges to date than during the entire 2024 Festive RIDE campaign.
With just over one week remaining in this year’s campaign, West Region OPP officers have carried out 2,534 RIDE check events, resulting in 210 impaired driving charges and 29 warn-range suspensions.
Across the province, OPP officers have laid 1,007 impaired driving charges and issued 109 warn-range suspensions during 7,298 RIDE check events in OPP-patrolled areas throughout Ontario.
By comparison, last year’s West Region Festive RIDE campaign resulted in 187 impaired driving charges and 19 warn-range suspensions following 1,938 RIDE check events.
The OPP Festive RIDE Campaign runs from Nov. 20, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026. During the campaign, the public can expect an increased OPP presence on West Region roads and highways, with officers conducting RIDE initiatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the province.
The OPP says it remains committed to removing alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers from the roads through enforcement and public education. Anyone who suspects a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs is urged to call 9-1-1 to report it.
