Police Stop 400 Vehicles During Weekend R.I.D.E. Check in Niagara

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 12:10

By Linda Morgan

One person arrested

One person was arrested over the weekend following a holiday R.I.D.E check in Niagara.

NRP say around 400 vehicles were stopped during the Victoria Day long weekend.

In total, 12 drivers were asked to provide a breath sample.

One failed, another driver received a warning but it was their second warning so they received a 7 day suspension.

Police further discovered that one of the stopped drivers were failing to comply with conditions on their release order and will face additional criminal charges.

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Police Stop 400 Vehicles During Weekend R.I.D.E. Check in Niagara

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