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Police disappointed with Festive R.I.D.E. results

One driver charged with impaired last evening had been convicted four previous times for drinking and driving offences
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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INNISFIL - South Simcoe Police were out again on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, conducting R.I.D.E. in various locations in the Town of Innisfil.

Police are disappointed in their results. In just over five hours, four drivers were found to be in the WARN range resulting in having their driver's licence suspended for three days. One driver has been convicted four previous times for drinking and driving offences.

Officers will continue to be out all season long looking for drivers who are impaired by drug or alcohol.

There is no excuse for drinking and driving. You always have an option. Make the right decision. Call a friend, call a taxi or ride service, or just stay over.

Please don't drink and drive!

The Festive R.I.D.E. program continues until early January 2018.

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