You may notice city police officers conducting extra RIDE programs this long weekend.
They’re on the lookout for impaired drivers, and more.
“These extra RIDE programs being conducted over the long weekend, will not only augment the increased traffic enforcement from our-front line officers, they will help detect those who choose to drive impaired, putting people at risk on the roadways in our community,” says Inspector of Operations, Jeff Warner. “In addition to a number of moving violations, our officers will be looking for seatbelt infractions, distracted drivers and modified vehicles.”
He’s also encouraging people to report suspected impaired drivers to police.
North Bay Police say there are immediate consequences to impaired driving, including:
- 7-day vehicle impoundment
- A mandatory 90-day driver’s license suspension
They also say if convicted, drivers face heavy fines and possible jail time.
