more than 100 drivers in Brampton And mississauga According to the police, the allegations worsened over the holiday period.
accompanying officer Peel Regional Police From November 12 to January 2, held the annual impaired driving blitz during the holiday season, checking nearly 14,000 drivers during the period.
Of those, 126 received charges for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Police said eight more face charges of drugs.
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The campaign included checkpoints, traffic stops and responding to calls from residents concerned about impaired driving.
“All motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and make arrangements to get home safely. If you see or suspect that a motorist may be driving impaired, call 9-1-1 Do it,” Peel Police said in a statement.
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