HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-12-22, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011.Festive R.I.D.E. program runs until Jan. 1
Forget spirit, they’ve got Christmas soul
From left: Hannah Kendry, Candice Burnham, John Nesbit and Allison Stevenson prove that
Christmas is overrated and that Christmas soul is where its really at during their performance
at the Brussels Public School Christmas concert on Dec. 14 (Denny Scott photo)
Impaired driving is a public safetyproblem year-round but sadly the
threat only worsens during the
holidays according to the Ontario
Provincial Police (OPP).
The OPP is conducting its annual
Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired
Driving Everywhere) campaign
from Nov. 25 to Jan. 1, 2012 and is
reminding motorists that province-
wide R.I.D.E. stops will be highly
visible throughout the holidayseason.
During last year’s R.I.D.E.
campaign (2010-2011), the OPP laid
308 impaired driving charges and
issued 903 Warn Range and
Administrative Driver’s Licence
Suspensions.
Impaired driving continues to be
the leading cause of criminal death
in Canada. As of mid-November
(2011), 40 people have died inalcohol-related collisions on OPP-
patrolled roads and highways
compared to 75 this same time last
year (2010). While the number is
down significantly this year, even
one alcohol-related death is one too
many and motorists need to be more
proactive in eliminating these
preventable fatalities altogether
according to the OPP.
“Year after year, our FestiveR.I.D.E. campaign proves effective
in taking impaired drivers off our
roads. If you’re drinking, come up
with a plan that involves not driving
such as taking a cab, a bus or have a
designated driver. Don’t drink and
drive, don’t let those who are
drinking drive and be sure to reportthose who do,” says C/Supt. Don
Bell, Commander, OPP Highway
Safety Division.
Thinking of refusing a breath test?
Think again. Motorists who refuse a
breath test will be charged with a
'O Come All Ye Faithful
Guided only by a single star
Three wise men journeyed afar
To the manger where the infant lay
On that very first Christmas Day.
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as we recall the miracle of Christmas.
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