Impaired Driving Charges Mount in Essex County
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.
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.
Manitoba RCMP begins its yearly holiday checkstop campaign to remove impaired drivers from provincial roads. Learn about the initiative's goals and enforcement details.
The Lethbridge Police Service and MADD Canada kick off their Christmas Checkstop campaign to promote sober driving during the festive season. Learn about the initiative's goals and safety tips.
Ontario Provincial Police report a decrease in impaired driving charges during the second week of the annual holiday RIDE campaign. Stay informed on road safety this season.
Essex County recorded the highest number of impaired driving charges in Ontario's West Region, according to recent police data. Community leaders call the trend 'just so sad' as enforcement continues.
A 27-year-old Thunder Bay woman faces impaired driving charges after police found beer cans near her smashed vehicle on Highway 17 near Blind River. Read the details of the incident.
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.
Ontario Provincial Police responded to a late-night crash in North Bay involving an impaired driver who rolled a pickup truck. Emergency services attended the scene.
Calgary police are conducting random check stops every Wednesday through Saturday in December to curb impaired driving after a deadly year on city roads. Learn the details and safety tips.
Ontario Provincial Police report a teen driver failed to stop for a school bus in Atwood, crashed into a stop sign, and had open alcohol in the vehicle. Details on the incident and charges.
Calgary police begin annual holiday Checkstop campaign. In 2025, 35 traffic fatalities have occurred, with impairment a factor in five. Drive sober this season.
An Ontario driver prohibited from operating a vehicle now faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to borrow a car. Provincial police detail the incident and resulting charges.
An Ottawa driver was arrested after a collision in the city's southwest, with police reporting a blood alcohol concentration nearly double the legal limit. Get the latest details on the incident.
A driver with a suspended licence faces impaired and other charges after clipping a vehicle and landing in a ditch on Highway 17 in Nipissing First Nation. Get the full details on the incident.
A Guelph man was discovered unconscious in a vehicle parked outside an LCBO store, leading to impaired driving charges. Police responded to the scene on December 2, 2025.
Windsor Police and MADD launch Project Red Ribbon and Festive R.I.D.E. for the 2025 holiday season. Plan ahead for sober rides to save lives and avoid penalties.
Ottawa police conducted over 1,500 checks during the first weekend of the annual Festive RIDE campaign, aiming to reduce impaired driving. Learn about the initiative's impact and local safety efforts.
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.
Windsor police issued 51 tickets during a targeted traffic enforcement operation. The blitz focused on impaired driving and other traffic offences in the region.
Operation Nez Rouge's safe ride service launched for the 2025 season in Montreal, offering more than 1,800 rides to prevent impaired driving. Discover the impact.
Eastern Ontario police intensify holiday RIDE programs as impaired driving charges climb. Stay safe this season - plan ahead for sober transportation.
Ontario Provincial Police charge 34 drivers during initial week of holiday RIDE program. Learn about enforcement efforts and road safety initiatives this season.