OPP wraps up Festive RIDE campaign with almost 800 impaired drivers charged

(ORILLIA, ON) - Through their unwavering commitment to keep Ontario roads safe, OPP officers took 766 impaired drivers off our roads during the annual Festive RIDE campaign which ran from Nov. 20, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026.

During the campaign, officers worked around the clock, sometimes in severe weather conditions, as they dedicated more than 20,000 hours to conducting more than 11,000 RIDE checkpoints throughout the province.

The OPP issued 150 immediate roadside suspensions to drivers who were in the Warn Range or who are part of the Zero Tolerance driver classes (young, novice and commercial drivers) and must have zero alcohol or drugs in their system.

Motorists are reminded that the OPP conducts RIDE checks throughout the year as part of its ongoing efforts to save lives on Ontario roads.

The OPP thanks all road-users and citizens who reported suspected impaired drivers to police and did their part to keep roads safe over the holidays.

DID YOU KNOW?
 

• New impaired driving penalties came into effect Jan. 1, 2026.