The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign has concluded with nearly 300 drivers now facing impaired driving charges.
From the start of the campaign on November 20, 2025, until its conclusion on January 1, 2026, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region officers conducted 3,095 Festive RIDE spot checks across 13 detachment areas. This is the highest number of Festive RIDE events conducted in West Region in five years.
The charges below represent the final campaign tally:
- 269 impaired driving charges
- 40 warn-range suspensions
Provincially, OPP officers have laid 1,268 impaired driving charges and 150 warn-range suspensions in 11,130 RIDE check events in OPP-patrolled areas across Ontario.
Last year’s West Region Festive RIDE campaign resulted in 292 impaired driving charges and 19 warn-range suspensions following 1,938 RIDE check events.
“West Region remains committed to keeping our roads safe through proactive RIDE programs and focused impaired-driving enforcement efforts. We remind all drivers to plan ahead, make responsible choices, and always drive sober – if you’ve been drinking, arrange a safe ride home,” said Inspector Michael McConnell/OPP West Region Traffic and Marine Manager.
If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
For more information on Canada’s impaired driving laws, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving
