OPP seeing increase in impaired driving

The OPP says it’s discouraged with the rise in the number of impaired and Over 80 drivers.

Between November 23^rd and December 4th last year 42 drivers in the West Region were charged at R.I.D.E. checks.

The West Region includes Perth, Huron and Oxford Counties.

This year however 71 drivers have been charged in the same time period.

The OPP’s Festive R.I.D.E. program runs until January 2^nd.