Port Alberni RCMP increase traffic enforcement over the holiday season

Port Alberni, BC Highway Patrol

2022-12-15 11:19 PST

Over the next few weeks, the presence of police check stops and proactive enforcement will be up, as the Port Alberni RCMP detachment, BC Highway patrol and ICBC partner together in an effort to help those on the roadway get home safely from their holiday celebrations.

Removing impaired drivers from the road is always a priority, but at this time of year we know there are more people heading out and attending holiday functions, stated Constable Richard Johns, Media Relations Officer. The extra enforcement is a good reminder to driver to arrange for a safe ride home.

In 2021 impairment was a factor in 18% of fatal collisions of on Vancouver Island, accounting for 12 deaths according to ICBC statistics.

For more information on penalties associated with impaired driving, visit: https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

To report an impaired driver, call 911.

ICBC statistics:
• On average, 64 people die every year in crashes involving impaired driving.
• Young drivers (aged 16 to 25) represent 12 per cent of all drivers in B.C., yet they account for 22 per cent of all impaired drivers in crashes.
• Approximately 23 per cent of car crash fatalities in British Columbia are related to impaired driving.
• More than half of all impaired-related crashes (54 per cent) occur on the weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday).
• Thirty-six per cent of all impaired-related crashes take place between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Released by

Cst. Richard Johns

Media Relations Officer
Port Alberni RCMP
4444 Morton Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4M8
Office: 250-723-2424

Email: richard.johns@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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