On June 20 and 21, 2014, Steinbach RCMP partnered with Manitoba Public Insurance and conducted a series of Checkstops as part of the MPI Roadwatch Program. These Checkstops were scheduled to coincide with the Summer in the City Festival in order to make local roads safer.
During the two day program, more than 2200 vehicles were stopped in order to detect and prevent impaired driving. RCMP arrested four impaired drivers and seven additional drivers had their licences suspended as a result of alcohol consumption. One driver was arrested under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and eight tickets were issued for offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor and Gaming Control Act.
RCMP would like to remind the public that impaired driving is the leading cause of criminal death in Canada. Make the smart choice and only drive sober. Impaired driving enforcement is a priority of the RCMP.
