The 2025 Holiday Season Checkstop Program is officially underway and will continue throughout December and into New Year’s Eve.
Between December 8-14, 2025, with the assistance of Manitoba RCMP (on December 13th):
- 547 vehicles were stopped
- 22 drivers were found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, including:
- 5 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (ASD Fail)
- 1 driver who failed a drug-screening test (ADSE Positive)
- 16 drivers who registered a WARN
The Winnipeg Police Service wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
If you plan to drink or consume cannabis, DON’T DRIVE.
Choose a safe alternative including:
- Designated driver
- Taxi, Uber, or Lyft
- Winnipeg Transit
- Operation Red Nose
The 2025 Festive Season Checkstop Program is supported by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.
