AP ROAD WATCH

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, remind yourself that you can't drive safely unless DRIVING has your FULL attention! @DRPSRoadSafety @TownOfAjax @CityofPickering

Happy Easter! Please drive safe if you are visiting family and friends @DRPSRoadSafety

With students back to class we’re reminding all drivers to slow down and watch for children crossing the road.Durham Regional Police officers are out in school zones this week conducting enforcement to help keep kids safe.Please obey posted speed limits. @DRPSRoadSafety

There’s no luck in drunk driving. Plan a safe ride home this St. Patrick’s Day instead of leaving it to chance. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving @DRPSRoadSafety @MADDDurham @DRPS

National Impaired Driving Prevention week starts today! Help us educate Canadians about impaired driving and make our roads safer for everyone. #DriveSober @MADDDurham @DRPSRoadSafety @maddcanada

@Chief_Moreira @MADDDurham @DRPS Congratulations @MADDDurham on your 25th Anniversary!

Congrats @MADDDurham as they mark their 25th anniversary and recognize the incredible work they do in #Durham. @DRPS is proud to be a partner, raise awareness on the dangers of impaired driving, and remove unsafe drivers off our streets. Big congrats to Constable Rob Hauk for being recognized as @MADDDurham Officer of the year. We are very proud to celebrate him and all our members who help keep our community safe everyday.

Don't get sacked by Driving Impaired after the big game. Plan for a sober driver: Schedule a rideshare. Call a taxi. Use public transportation. Have a sober friend drive you home. There's lots of options. Super Bowl Fans Don't Let Fans Drink and Drive. @DRPSRoadSafety

SNOW FALL WARNING If you don't have to go anywhere today, it would be a good idea to stay off the roads. If you must be on the roads, slow down, leave extra following distance, put your full headlight system on and keep your eyes on the road ahead. Never pass a working snow plow.

@DRPS So many options, 15 is too many!

Festive R.I.D.E. Results Week Three DRPS completed its third week of the 2025 Festive R.I.D.E program, stopping nearly 2,200 vehicles and charging 15 drivers with impaired driving offences. See full story here: drps.ca/news/posts/fes…

@DRPSNorthDiv Great job! Ajax Pickering needs this initiative @DRPSWestDiv

Officers wrapped up a 3-day enforcement initiative at high-collision intersections in #Scugog, #Brock & #Uxbridge. 🚨 87 tickets issued -speeding, fail to stop at red lights & distracted driving. As winter weather begins, please slow down and stay alert. 🚓 #VisionZero cg

It’s a pretty winter morning out there unfortunately the roads are slippery. The plows are out, so if you have to go out allow extra time and drive accordingly. Also, remove all the snow from your vehicle windows and full lighting system on @DRPSWestDiv @DRPSRoadSafety

Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. For this National Day of Remembrance,let’s all commit to make our roads safer.Whether as drivers,passengers,cyclists or pedestrians,we all have a role to play in preventing these tragedies @DRPSWestDiv @DRPSRoadSafety

It's the first snowfall of the season for Durham Region and that means slippery roadways! Please leave extra time,slow down,make sure you remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before heading out and your full headlight system should be on. Drive safe today! @DRPSRoadSafety

Please drive safe tonight and follow the rules of the road, be aware while the little ghouls, goblins and ghosts celebrate Halloween tonight! Let’s make Halloween a fun and safe for everyone! @DRPSRoadSafety @TownOfAjax @CityofPickering

With the frosty mornings we want to remind drivers that it’s important to take a few extra minutes to fully clear the frost and ice from all your vehicle windows, mirrors, and lights before hitting the road.

As the Toronto Blue Jays take on the LA Dodgers in the World Series, We would like to remind those to celebrate responsibly! Plan ahead, don’t drink and drive. There are many options for a sober drive home. Lets Go Blue Jays! ⚾️ @DRPSRoadSafety @DRPSWestDiv

Our volunteers were on Sapphire Dr in Pickering conducting speed awareness due to resident complaints. Please respect the speed limits in your neighborhood's and Slow Down @DRPSWestDiv @DRPSRoadSafety @CityofPickering

@DRPSNorthDiv Great to see North Division undertaking these road safety initiatives!

🛻 North Division officers & partners continue to enforce tow truck legislation. Tow operators must follow the Towing & Storage Safety and Enforcement Act — ensuring safety & customer protection. 🚓 ℹ️ Ontario.ca #DurhamVisionZero #Uxbridge #Scugog #Brock cg

@DRPSCEDiv Awesome!

DRPS, CE Division, CRU has recently launched Road watch in Oshawa. This is a community initiative allowing residents to participate. If you see or suspect someone is driving impaired, please call 911. To file a complaint through the Road watch program, link in comments. ^MM