Hamilton Bulldogs Team up with Hamilton Police to Issue Tickets on Ride Lanes

Published on December 10, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Bulldogs and Hamilton Police announced today that the organizations have teamed up to commit to reducing impaired driving. The Hamilton Police will begin to issue tickets - Bulldogs game tickets - to drivers who successfully complete RIDE lanes. With the holiday season now here, the organizations have partnered to remind motorists not to drink and drive and to save lives that might otherwise be lost.

Hamilton Police will be handing out vouchers* to drivers who go through RIDE lanes. The voucher can be turned into the Copps Coliseum box office for one free admission ticket to one of six upcoming 'Dogs games.

" We thank the Hamilton Bulldogs for partnering with us, for showing their support of this community and its citizens", said Hamilton Police Chief Glenn De Caire. " The vouchers they have so generously donated are our way of thanking drivers for driving safe."

" It's our home-and-home series, drivers who are driving home safely, get a ticket to a Hamilton Bulldogs home game", said De Caire.

" The Hamilton Bulldogs are happy to be partnering with the Hamilton Police Service to reduce impaired driving everywhere by supporting police spot checks and by encouraging the public to look for other alternatives to driving impaired", said Bulldogs President and Governor Glenn Stanford.

In the city of Hamilton, there have been three fatal motor vehicle collisions involving alcohol this year and Hamilton Police have made over 400 alcohol-related arrests.

Hamilton Police conduct RIDE lanes throughout the year. By the end of November, over 135,000 vehicles have been topped. Thousands more cars are expected to be pulled over throughout the month of December as police step up their efforts in road safety. The partners are also reaching out to all citizens through Operation Look Out. Citizens are encouraged to immediately call 9-1-1 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Callers will remain anonymous.

*while quantities last

The Bulldogs battle the Rochester Americans tonight at 7:35 p.m. in a game at Blue Cross Arena. The 'Dogs will return to Copps Coliseum for a game on Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. against the Toronto Marlies. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBC. All regular season Hamilton Bulldogs broadcasts on AM 820 CHAM will begin with a pre-game show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games (with the exception of the February 25th game at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 ext. 179 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.

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