COBOURG (November 29, 2024) – Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is committed to keeping our community roadways safe for drivers, passengers and pedestrians through education and enforcement. This weekend, CPS joins police services across Ontario in focusing on impaired driving through the Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Campaign.
In the Town of Cobourg, the Festive RIDE Campaign kicks off this weekend and runs until January 2, 2025. During the campaign, residents and visitors to Cobourg can expect increased police presence as officers conduct RIDE initiatives. During these RIDE checks, CPS will stop vehicles to engage with the community and provide education and enforcement focused on impaired driving.
Police remind motorists to be mindful when approaching a RIDE Check location. Officers will be standing in live traffic lanes. When you see the flashing red and blue lights, slow down and proceed with caution. Officers will guide you through the checkpoint.
Driving while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or both remains a leading contributor to motor vehicle deaths and injuries in Canada. Impaired driving offences carry stiff criminal sanctions, including fines, driving prohibitions, and incarceration. Sanctions escalate with repeat offences.The best way to avoid impaired driving is to not take a chance. Plan another way home.
- Designate a sober driver.
- Call a cab, friend, or Operation Red Nose.
- Stay the night.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.
YMCA Northumberland is running Operation Red Nose, the safe ride service, this winter. We encourage everyone to call ORN at (905) 377-1218 during the evenings and hours of operation for a safe, reliable ride home. Visit ymcanrt.org/orn/ and follow the YMCA Northumberland Facebook page for more information on how their volunteers can help get you and your car home safely this holiday season.