Brampton and Mississauga: Police Launch 2026 Festive RIDE Checks
Peel Regional Police will conduct roadside checks in Brampton and Mississauga from Nov. 13 to Dec. 31 as part of their festive RIDE campaign.
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Peel Regional Police are launching their 2026 Festive RIDE campaign with MADD Canada, with roadside checks planned across Brampton and Mississauga from Nov. 13 to Dec. 31. Police said the campaign aims to discourage impaired driving during the holiday season.
Officers from Road Safety Services will conduct the checks with support from personnel across the police service. The annual campaign combines visible enforcement with public education and targets driving impaired by alcohol or drugs, according to police.
Police said impaired driving can involve alcohol, cannabis, prescription medication, illegal drugs or a combination of substances.
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Previous RIDE enforcement
During the 2025 Festive RIDE campaign, Peel police laid 94 impaired driving charges, issued 54 roadside licence suspensions and investigated more than 16,000 vehicles.
Since 2024, officers have investigated more than 35,000 vehicles, conducted nearly 13,000 approved screening device tests and laid 186 impaired driving charges through RIDE enforcement initiatives, police said.
Police said they work to identify and remove impaired drivers from the roads year-round, not only during the holiday campaign.
Plan a safe ride
Police are asking people not to drive while impaired and to plan a safe ride home before attending holiday events. Options include a designated driver, rideshare, taxi, transit or an overnight stay.
Anyone who suspects an impaired driver is on the road should call 911 immediately, police said.
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Official source: Peel Regional Police