Since January 1, 2025, CBSA officers at land ports of entry in the Southern Ontario Region arrested 211 people for impaired-driving-related offences. Officers are trained to recognize signs of alcohol and drug impairment and can use a test or device to confirm whether someone is under the influence. Here are some recent examples of incidents that underscore the importance of these efforts:
- On February 14, 2026, a border services officer arrested a Michigan resident at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario, for operating a vehicle while impaired under the Criminal Code. The officer detected a strong odour of cannabis and several signs of drug impairment during a secondary examination. The driver was subsequently handed over to the local police.
- A border services officer arrested a traveller from Ohio on January 10, 2026, at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry in Windsor, Ontario, for operating a vehicle while impaired under the Criminal Code. The arrest occurred after CBSA officers observed the driver displaying visible signs of alcohol impairment. The individual was subsequently handed over to the local police.
- On January 1, 2026, a border services officer arrested an Ontario resident at the Rainbow Bridge port of entry in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for operating a vehicle while impaired under the Criminal Code. The arrest followed a failed Approved Screening Device (ASD) test, which border services officers administered after observing signs of possible impairment and finding open alcohol in the traveller’s vehicle. The driver was subsequently handed over to the local police.
Please visit this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/cbsa-is-stopping-impaired-drivers-at-the-border-and-making-roads-safer-in-southern-ontario.html