Waterloo Regional Police will launch their Festive RIDE program today.

“The service is committed to the annual program and building awareness around the importance of driving while sober.” Police Chief Matt Torigian stated in a news release.

During the Festive RIDE in 2011, officers checked almost 11-thousand vehicles, conducted over 50 roadside tests and laid four impaired charges.

Police urge motorists to: plan ahead and arrange a designated driver or public transportation and most importantly call 911 to report suspected impaired drivers.