2021 Festive Season Checkstop Program – Week 4 Results

Released: December 30, 2021 at 8 a.m.

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The Festive Season Checkstop program is again on the road for 2021. Motorists can expect to see our officers conducting checkstops throughout the holiday season enforcing Impaired Driving legislation.

Impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of death in Canada, yet it is 100% preventable. It's important to remember that driving while impaired by alcohol, cannabis or any other drug, is a crime.

If you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DON’T DRIVE.

Week 4 results:

  • 280 cars stopped during high visibility set ups
  • 8 impaired drivers were processed by police
  • 36 Roadside breath tests were conducted, 6 of which resulted in readings that resulted in immediate roadside driving prohibitions
  • 18 traffic tickets issued

The Winnipeg Police Service would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable festive season.

The 2021 Festive Checkstop program is made possible through our supporting partner, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries.

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