NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign launched Nov. 28, 2019 and ran through Jan. 1, 2020. We want to thank our law enforcement partners for their cooperation throughout the initiative. Our partners play a big role in helping us operate spot checks during the holiday season.
Please find below the results of our last two campaigns.
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Statistics
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2019
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2018
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vehicles checked
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1705
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1875
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three-day suspensions Issued
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0
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7
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roadside tests
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16
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25
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HTA charges
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16
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20
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.08 charges laid
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8
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2
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The holiday Festive RIDE campaign has come to an end, but the RIDE initiative continues throughout the year. Everyone plays a role in keeping our community safe; if you decide to drink or use drugs, please do not drive.
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