Tougher Penalties for Impaired Driving Start 2026
New, stricter penalties for impaired drivers are coming to Ontario in 2026. Learn about the changes and how they aim to enhance road safety across the province.
New, stricter penalties for impaired drivers are coming to Ontario in 2026. Learn about the changes and how they aim to enhance road safety across the province.
A man faces charges after an alleged impaired driving incident led to a collision with an RCMP vehicle on Prince Edward Island. Get the latest details on the arrest and charges.
A 20-year-old Barrie man faces impaired driving charges following a police pursuit. Get the latest details on the incident and the charges laid.
A Kelowna man faces impaired driving charges after Calgary police found him asleep in his running truck downtown. Get the full details on this alarming incident.
A 23-year-old Thunder Bay man faces impaired and speeding charges after an incident with his children in the vehicle. Learn the details and legal implications.
A Northern Ontario woman faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and having open alcohol, after allegedly running a red light. Get the details on this police investigation.
A man from the Sudbury area faces impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a vehicle in a ditch. The incident underscores ongoing road safety concerns.
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
Winnipeg police charged 22 motorists with impaired driving during the second week of their holiday checkstop program. Authorities urge the public to plan for sober rides.
A Toronto-area man has pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death after a crash killed three siblings. The case highlights the tragic consequences of drunk driving.
Windsor police and MADD issue urgent warnings as impaired driving charges rise in Essex County. Authorities plead for sober rides this holiday season to prevent tragedies.
A driver in Vernon, B.C., was arrested for impaired driving immediately after leaving a traffic court appearance. Police highlight the concerning disregard for the law.
Ontario Provincial Police arrested a man from Courtice in Alliston on suspected impaired driving charges. Get the latest details on the incident and OPP enforcement.
A 28-year-old woman in Vernon, B.C., was arrested for impaired driving after showing up intoxicated to court to dispute a ticket issued by the same officer. Read the full story.
A Windsor motorist faces impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle crash flipped an SUV onto its side early Friday. Police warn of increased #FestiveRIDE checks.
Ottawa Police have charged two novice drivers with impaired-related offences following RIDE spot checks. Learn the details of the incidents and the legal consequences.
Ontario Provincial Police responded to two separate impaired driving incidents in northern Ontario last weekend, resulting in charges. Stay informed on local safety news.
Calgary police conducted a checkstop on Stoney Trail Saturday night to mark National Impaired Driving Day. Learn about the enforcement effort and road safety reminders.
Quebec police are ramping up patrols during the holidays to curb impaired driving. Learn about the increased enforcement and safety initiatives.
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a concerned resident reported a stumbling person. Police found the driver with a blood alcohol concentration three times the legal limit. Read the details.
A 21-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing impaired driving charges following a single-vehicle rollover that sent a woman to hospital. The RCMP continue to investigate the December incident.
Ontario Provincial Police charge 34 drivers during initial week of holiday RIDE program. Learn about enforcement efforts and road safety initiatives this season.
A commercial transport driver faces impaired driving and resisting arrest charges after an incident on Highway 11 in Cochrane, Ontario. Learn about the police response and consequences.
Greater Sudbury Police launch holiday RIDE campaign, warning drivers of increased checkpoints. With one impaired driver arrested daily, authorities urge caution during festive season.
RCMP arrested an impaired driver following a serious collision west of Edmonton. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and drunk driving enforcement in Alberta.
A 42-year-old Edmonton man faces impaired driving charges after a wrong-way collision on Highway 16A sent one person to hospital with minor injuries. Read the full details.
A Guelph-Puslinch man faces impaired driving charges after being warned not to drive. Learn about the arrest details and Ontario's impaired driving enforcement efforts.
Hamilton police confirm drunk driving and excessive speed caused fatal August collision on Upper Centennial Parkway. Learn the investigation details and community impact.
A New Brunswick man faces impaired and dangerous driving charges for a fatal 2024 collision. Get the latest details on this tragic case and its legal proceedings.
Waterloo Region experiences alarming 250% increase in weekend impaired driving calls. Police urge responsible driving as holiday season approaches. Stay safe on the roads.