Durham police say only two drivers were charged with impaired driving following a weekend RIDE initiative that saw officers stop 635 vehicles across the region.
According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), officers conducted roadside checks throughout Durham Region, administering 39 roadside breath tests during the enforcement effort.
Police reported the following results:
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635 vehicles stopped
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39 roadside breath tests conducted
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Two drivers received seven-day licence suspensions after registering a “warn” reading
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Two drivers charged with impaired driving offences
DRPS reminded residents that officers are on patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working year-round to improve road safety and reduce impaired driving.
New Impaired Driving Rules Now in Effect
Police also highlighted new impaired-driving rules that came into effect on January 1, 2026.
Under the updated regulations, a warn reading—defined as 50 to 79 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood—will result in:
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Seven-day licence suspension for a first offence
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14-day suspension for a second offence
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30-day suspension for a third offence
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Mandatory remedial driver training and substance-use programs
The legal limit for alcohol consumption remains 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Police noted that under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, anyone charged with a criminal impaired-driving offence will automatically face a 90-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
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