Results:
December 21 to December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve)
- 442 vehicles stopped
- 29 drivers were found to be under the influence of alcohol
- 11 drivers who registered a WARN
- 6 immediate Roadside Prohibitions (ASD FAIL)
- 11 criminal charge for impaired/ 80mg% or over
- 1 refusal to comply with demand
During the 2025 Holiday Checkstop Program, the Winnipeg Police Service checked 2785 vehicles and identified 102 drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or cannabis.
- 15 people were charged with Criminal Impaired Driving (alcohol related)
- 77 people were issued Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
- 9 people failed drug screening tests (positive for cannabis)
- 146 Traffic Offence Tickets were issued
The drivers ages ranged from 22-53. The highest BAC was 280mg% - more than 3 times the statutory limit. Additional incidents included an impaired driver who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision; there were no injuries.
The 102 impaired-driving incidents that were detected during this year’s Checkstop Program serves as a reminder that public safety was unnecessarily put at risk 102 times.
The holidays may be over, but the responsibility to drive sober and keep our roads safe all year long is imperative. If you drink or use drugs, DO NOT DRIVE.
The 2025 Holiday Checkstop Program was supported through our partnership with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries.
