The Windsor Police Service checked 756 vehicles during roadside sobriety checks across Windsor and Amherstburg on March 17, 2026, and found no drivers under the influence. This safety effort was part of a region-wide initiative to ensure roads remained safe during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
While there were no arrests for impaired driving, officers remained busy throughout the day. The police issued a total of 76 enforcement actions for various traffic-related issues across the region.
Among the penalties issued were three charges for stunt driving, including an incident in the 3600 block of Wyandotte Street. Under provincial rules, drivers caught stunt driving have their vehicles impounded for 14 days and face an immediate 30-day license suspension.
The police use these high-visibility roadside programs on major holidays to discourage dangerous driving and keep local streets safe. These checks allow officers to interact with hundreds of drivers to ensure everyone is following the rules of the road.
