RCMP remove impaired drivers from the road over long weekend
By Medicine Hat News on May 25, 2024.
Over the Victoria Day weekend, RCMP concentrated efforts on removing drug and alcohol impaired drivers from the road in recognition of Impaired Driving Enforcement Day on Saturday. In total, Alberta RCMP removed a total of 173 impaired drivers from the roads, 42 of which occurred during National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day across 36 organized check-stops throughout the province. “While we promote safe driving behaviours all year round, we want to enhance this messaging and our enforcement efforts during holidays or long weekends when more people are out on our roadways,” says Sgt. Vinnie Hetu, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “Impaired driving is a danger to yourself and others. Always plan a safe, sober ride accordingly.” The RCMP reminds residents that the consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can include a 90-day suspension, one year of mandatory ignition interlock, a 30-day vehicle seizure, a $1,000 fine and a criminal record. 5-4
