Holiday RIDE Program Facts Every Driver Needs to Know

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Holiday RIDE Program Facts Every Driver Needs to
Know

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With the holiday season underway, so too are the
holiday RIDE Program checkpoints. Each year, law
enforcement agencies across Ottawa and throughout
Ontario set up checkpoints in an effort
to curtail impaired driving from both alcohol and
drugs.

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When Does the RIDE Program Start?RIDE Programs
do occur at other times and holiday weekends
throughout the year, but it is during the
holidays law enforcement agencies step up their
efforts to help keep motorists safe. Typically
the holiday RIDE Program runs from late November
through early January.

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Where Are RIDE Program Checkpoints?The police
set up checkpoints at various locations in the
Greater Ottawa Area and throughout Ontario. They
try to focus on areas known for impaired drivers,
like near club/bar districts, sporting/concert
events, and so on. The actual location of
checkpoints does change and move throughout the
holiday season.

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Can I Avoid RIDE Program Checkpoints?One of
the things many people do not realize is the
police have auxiliary and secondary units
situated nearby RIDE Program checkpoints.

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So, if you approach one and decide to backup,
turn down a side road, or do a U-turn as a means
to try to avoid the checkpoint, it is very like
one of these units will be dispatched to follow
you, potentially stop you, and still screen you.

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What Do the Police Look For?The police look for
signs a person has been drinking or is under the
influence of drugs. Even driving under the
influence of drugs could result in being charged
with impaired driving. There are drug recognition
experts present at checkpoints who can recognize
the signs of drug impairments.

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As Long As I Test Under 80 I Pass,
Right?Wrong. Impaired driving is from 50
milligrams to 80 milligrams per 100 milliliters
of blood, which is referred to as the Warn
Range, and could result in being charged for
driving under the influence under the Provincial
Offences Act.

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How Likely Is It I Will Encounter a RIDE Program
Checkpoint?It is highly likely you will have
to pass through a RIDE Program checkpoint during
the holiday season. Law enforcement agencies stop
well over 100,000 vehicles each holiday season.
Out of those stopped, thousands are tested for
alcohol or drug impairments.

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Isnt the Only Fine a 3-Day Suspension and 180
Fee for a Warn Range Offense?Some people are
easily mislead by the consequences of driving
under the influence. While there is a mandatory
3-day suspension and administrative fine if found
to be impaired at a RIDE Program checkpoint,

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There are other monetary expenses you will
experience including, but not limited
to Towing FeesVehicle Impound FeesLegal
Fees

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Mandatory FinesCourt FeesIncreased Vehicle
Insurance PremiumsLicense Reinstatement
FeesVehicle Interlock Device Fees

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The average costs for a conviction, if found
guilty, after being charged for an impaired
driving offence at a RIDE Program checkpoint
could be as much as 18,000, or more, per
offence. The best way to avoid potentially
being charged with impaired driving is to avoid
drinking and driving and use a designated, sober
driver.

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However, if you are charged, do not plead guilty
to the offence until you have spoken with
experienced DUI and criminal defence lawyer,
Céline Dostaler to find out your legal rights and
potential defences. Call my law office today at
613.695.8595 for a free 30-minute
consultation.  Source- http//www.celinedostal
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