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By Liam Verster

Impaired Driving Enforcement Month

Vernon RCMP targeting impaired drivers as part of a national operation

Dec 4, 2024 | 10:53 AM

Local police will be running operations to keep the streets safe from impaired drivers.

December is National Impaired Driving Enforcement Month, and Saturday, Dec. 7, is National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, so Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and B.C. Highway Patrol in Falkland will be running CounterAttack programs to remove impaired drivers from the roads.

Throughout the operation, police will increase enforcement activities such as check-stops, mandatory alcohol screenings, field sobriety tests, and the use of Drug Recognition Experts to target impaired drivers.

Police urge people do their part to keep the roads safe by not getting behind the wheel when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

“Impaired driving is the cause of too many tragic injuries and deaths each year,” Const. Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, stated.

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“Impaired driving, due to alcohol or drugs, is preventable, dangerous, and will not be tolerated. If you plan to consume anything that will impair your ability to drive, either stay home or arrange for a safe ride in advance. We want you to enjoy yourself, but do it in a responsible way and help keep this season festive and safe.”