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Toronto’s finest kicked off their 2010 Holiday R.I.D.E. campaign on November 25 at Humber College. "The best gift this holiday season would be to have no vehicle collisions involving alcohol,” said Traffic Services Staff Sergeant Neil Bullock. Staff Sergeant Bullock was present, along with representatives from: the Toronto Police Service, Durham Regional Police Service, Halton Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police, South Simcoe Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police. All participating police agencies conducted a R.I.D.E. spot−check on Humber College Boulevard, immediately following the kick−off ceremony.
On December 22, the police released some statistics to give an idea of how the program has been going: 2010 Holiday R.I.D.E. Spot Check Summary
Spot Check Summary | 2009 | 2010 |
Vehicles Stopped | 71,678 | 71,995 |
Drivers Tested | 1,211 | 1,360 |
Charged Over 80 | 52 | 40 |
Charged Impaired | 25 | 18 |
Issued a warn range suspension | 117 | 148 |
Issued 90 Day Suspension | 184 | 189 |
Vehicles Impounded | 87 | 109 |
Total Persons charged | 67 | 51 |
Total Drinking and Driving Charges laid | 84 | 63 |
“Drinking and driving charges are 100% avoidable. Every time someone chooses to drink and drive, innocent lives are put at risk. Toronto Police officers have seen 51 people make that choice so far this holiday season," said Constable Wendy Johnston.
Plan Ahead, Don’t Drink and Drive!
R.I.D.E. statistics: 2005 – 2009
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Vehicles Stopped | Charges Laid | |
2005 | 275,660 | 310 |
2006 | 399,419 | 282 |
2007 | 426,485 | 344 |
2008 | 409,429 | 380 |
2009 | 408,274 | 490 |
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Toronto Police: What To Expect When Stopped By Police
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Police Officers may stop people who are driving when they observe an offence against the Criminal Code of Canada, provincial Highway Traffic Act, municipal by-laws or any other laws, or if the person or vehicle matches the description of someone in an investigation. Officers may stop people who are driving to ensure compliance with traffic laws and safety standards such as sobriety, possessing a valid driver’s licence and insurance, and the mechanical fitness of the vehicle.
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