Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere or RIDE is a sobriety testing program used by police in Ontario, Canada. The program began in 1977 as Reduce Impaired Driving in Etobicoke and the success of the program led to the expansion across the province of Ontario.
The roadside spot-checks usually appear during the holidays to catch drunk drivers, but the program lasts year round. Volunteers are also enlisted to participate in the program. Officers from participating police forces are usually members of traffic and safety unit.
Police roadside spot-checks are set up on major roadways and off-ramps of highways. All cars are stopped, and questions are asked. If a driver is suspected to be DUI, the officer may request a roadside breathalyzer test, otherwise compliant drivers will be provided a pamphlet on the program.
Spot checks usually consist of several cruisers and pylons to direct cars into the area. Trailers are used to conduct breathalyzer testing. Tow trucks may be on standby to remove any vehicles with drivers caught drunk.
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