York Regional Police bust 10 drivers in four hours over booze

York Regional Police officers were left reeling after arresting 10 motorists within four hours for alcohol-related offences over the weekend.

Of the 10 arrests, three came as a result of crashes and five of the arrests were a result of officers conducting RIDE spot checks and general patrol.

Two of the arrests were as a result of concerned citizens calling 9-1-1 to report possible impaired drivers.

In three of the cases, the drivers arrested blew in excess of two-and-a-half times the legal limit of alcohol and one driver was impaired by drug.

Police remind drivers that impaired driving, by drug or alcohol, is a senseless and preventable crime that continues to destroy the lives of innocent people every day.

Impaired driving remains the number one criminal cause of death in Canada.

York Police urge all drivers to take proactive measures if drinking by arranging for overnight accommodations, appointing a designated driver, taking a cab or using public transit.

Agencies/Canadajournal