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Ford government sets out new rules for people guilty of impaired driving in Ontario

Ontario is planning to bring in a series of new measures for those found guilty of impaired driving in the province, including ignition interlock devices and lifetime driving bans. The Ford government unveiled the proposed new measures Wednesday as part of a crackdown revolving around licence suspensions, which will also …

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‘It’s a life sentence’: Ontario Festive RIDE campaign targets rise in impaired driving

As Ontarians start gathering with loved ones for the holidays, police authorities are back with an annual plea. “If you drink, don’t drive. If you drive, don’t drink. It’s very simple,” said Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of OPP’s Highway Safety Division on Thursday. Simple, yet all too often ignored. The consequences …

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Impaired driver crashes into active QEW collision investigation, four people injured – Toronto

Four people, including a Ministry of Transportation worker, have been sent to hospital after an impaired driver crashed into an active police investigation on the QEW early Sunday morning. Mississauga OPP were investigating an overnight collision on the QEW at Winston Churchill Boulevard, when an impaired drove into the scene …

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Driver faces impaired charges after fatal Vaughan crash involving motorcyclist – Toronto

ROAD CLOSURE: Intersection of Highway 7 W and Jane St is closed entirely #Vaughan . E/B Hy 7 from Millway- W/B from Maplecrete- N/B Jane from Doughton-S/B Jane from AppleMill Rd, for an accident investigation. Avoid the area and find an alternate route. — York Regional Police (@YRP) September 11, …

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Ontario driver charged with impaired twice within hours, has 2 vehicles impounded

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A driver in eastern Ontario was charged with impaired operation twice within hours this week and had two vehicles impounded, police say. Ontario Provincial Police said just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, police received multiple driving complaints on Highway 41 in the …

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Impaired driving a factor in crash involving van and motorcycle, Winnipeg police say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 22-year-old Winnipeg man is facing numerous charges, including impaired driving, after allegedly fleeing the scene of a Wednesday morning crash between a van and a motorcycle. Officers were called to the area near Talbot Avenue and Levis Street just after 6 …

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25-year-old driver faces impaired charge after Oakville crash kills man

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 25-year-old driver is facing charges after a head-on crash in Oakville on Wednesday afternoon killed a 58-year-old man riding a Vespa motorcycle, police say. Halton Regional Police said a crash involving a Vespa and two passenger vehicles happened in the area …

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ATV rollover in eastern Ontario leaves 3 seriously injured, impaired charge laid

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A London, Ont., resident has been charged with impaired operation after an ATV rollover in eastern Ontario left three people seriously injured, police say. Ontario Provincial Police said officers responded to the scene after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday on Sutherland Road in …

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Woman arrested for impaired driving after stolen vehicle crashes into Mississauga pole – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Peel Regional Police say a woman has been arrested for impairing driving after crashing a stolen vehicle into a pole in Mississauga, Ont., early Friday. Police said the crash happened at Dundas Street and Glen Erin Drive at around 6 a.m. A …

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