OPP: Impaired driving an issue in eastern Ontario to kick off 2025

What’s happening?

The East Region detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting a concerning increase in the number of impaired driving incidents.

On March 12, officials said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that 327 drivers have been arrested and charged so far in 2025 — compared to 319 at the same time last year.

“We know impaired driving can be deadly,” a quote from OPP East Region Commander Lisa Wilhelm reads.

“We encourage every driver to consider the potential impact of their actions on their own lives and the lives of everyone else on the road. Never drive impaired.”

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OPP officers across East Region have seen a slight increase in the number of impaired drivers so far this year.

327 drivers have been arrested and charged so far this year, compared to 319 at this time in 2024.

“We know impaired driving can be deadly. We encourage every driver… pic.twitter.com/Ciol4Eexdv

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) March 12, 2025

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