Barrie Police stopped 50 vehicles during an impaired driving checkpoint on Bradford Street early Sunday morning, resulting in one roadside breath test demand and one cannabis-related search.
Officers ran the R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program between 1:45 a.m. and 3:15 a.m., checking drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment, according to a Barrie Police Service media release.
Most drivers checked were sober
The release said the majority of motorists stopped were found to be driving safely. The one Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand and one cannabis-related search were the only enforcement actions to come out of the roughly 90-minute checkpoint.
Police described the program as preventative and educational in nature, not just an enforcement tool. The service uses the checkpoints to remind drivers that impaired driving is never worth the risk.
Police urge drivers to plan ahead
Barrie Police reminded motorists who plan to consume alcohol, cannabis or other impairing substances to arrange a safe ride home before getting behind the wheel.
"Impaired driving is entirely preventable. If you're impaired, don't drive," the release said.
The service is asking residents to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911, saying a single call can make the difference in keeping roads safe.
