Seven People Charged With Impaired Driving in Niagara

Thursday, 16 March 2023 11:47

By Linda Morgan

Niagara Regional Police releases latest list of impaired driving offenders

Seven people have been busted on impaired driving charges following R.I.D.E. checks in Niagara.

The charges were laid between March 6th and the 12th.

The offenders range from 20 to 54 years old.

The individuals were charged for driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample.

Each person also received a 90 day license suspension.

Police say impaired driving causes more deaths in Canada than any other crime.

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