With the holiday season approaching, many OPP detachments are preparing to launch the annual Festive RIDE Campaign.
The annual Festive RIDE Campaign is a seasonal initiative aimed at removing impaired drivers from roadways during the holidays. This year the campaign runs from November 19, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
The Wellington County OPP shared in a media release that as of November 12, officers had conducted 895 RIDE checks in the county so far leading up to the holiday blitz. In that time, Wellington County OPP officers have responded to 48 alcohol or drug related collisions, collisions that police emphasize could have easily been avoided.
Throughout the upcoming holiday season, drivers across the province can expect to see an increased police presence on OPP patrolled highways as officers conduct RIDE checks all over the province. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1. It could save a life.
For more information regarding the RIDE Program and the penalties and consequences of impaired driving, visit: Ontario Provincial Police - Impaired Driving.
