Over 600 Vehicles Stopped during Long Weekend R.I.D.E. Spot Checks in Niagara

Monday, 24 May 2021 08:16

By Tami Jeanneret

One driver arrested

On Saturday police set up a spot checks in Port Colborne and St. Catharines where they stopped approximately 660 vehicles,

26 drivers were required to provide breathalyzers with one driver arrested after registering a "FAIL".

Two other drivers registered an "ALERT" and had their driver's licence suspended for three days.

Three other motorists were ticketed for having open liquor in a motor vehicle and six additional tickets were issued for seatbelt and other driving offences.

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Over 600 Vehicles Stopped during Long Weekend R.I.D.E. Spot Checks in Niagara

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