The ongoing R.I.D.E. Program is aimed at reducing property damage, injuries and death caused by impaired driving. R.I.D.E. checks are intended to target high-incident / high-complaint areas.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service R.I.D.E. program attended the following locations:
Kelly Lake Rd at Southview Dr, Kelly Lake Rd at Copper St, Lorne St at Kelly Lake Rd and several streets throughout the downtown core by means of mobile patrol.
A total of 234 drivers were checked, 7 approved screening tests administered and 1 3-days license suspension was issued. 9 Highway Traffic Act offenses were also issued.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service, Action Sudbury
and STRIDE (Sudbury Taskforce to Remove Impaired Drivers Everywhere)
are proud to support Operation Lookout.
Operation Lookout is a Canada-wide, year-round public awareness program that encourages the public and / or businesses to CALL 9-1-1 if they suspect an impaired driver.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police at 674-7511 or Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).