March 18, 2016
BURLINGTON, ON
Some St. Patrick’s Day revelers didn’t get the message – park the car and find alternate transportation to get home.
Last night the Halton Police arrested four (4) drivers for alcohol related driving offences.
Police conducted R.I.D.E. checks in various locations throughout the Region, resulting in:
1164 vehicles stopped
34 drivers tested at the roadside for alcohol
3 drivers arrested for Over 80
1 driver arrested for refusing to provide a sample
The four drivers arrested were charged with criminal offences, had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for 72 hours.
Ouch – and they have yet to hear from their insurance company. How did they explain the behaviour to their friends, family and their children.
The Halton Regional Police Service offers a sincere thanks to all those who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and chose to be responsible and not drink and drive.