Impaired driving charges have been laid in Wawa amid the ongoing Festive RIDE campaign.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say they were conducting a Festive RIDE check on Spruce Street around 6 o'clock Monday evening, stopping multiple vehicles and conducting Mandatory Alcohol Screening tests on the drivers, though one driver failed the test, indicating the presence of alcohol in their system, leading to the arrest of a 31-year-old Wawa man on charges of operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) - he was released from custody with a January court date, though a 90-day Administrative Driver's License Suspension was issued and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Police remind drivers "are responsible for keeping yourself, your passengers, and other road users safe", urging drivers to "have a plan before you go out and make the decision not to drive impaired", including arranging a designated driver, calling a taxi, or staying overnight.