Holiday Checkstop Program – Week 1 Results

Released: December 10, 2024 at 12:56 p.m.

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The Checkstop Program is on the road for 2024 and will run through the month of December, including New Year’s Eve. Motorists can expect to see more police officers on the streets of Winnipeg enforcing Impaired Driving legislation.

Impaired driving is a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities in Manitoba.

Our message is simple - if you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DON’T DRIVE.

Week 1:

  • 1219 vehicles stopped
  • 12 Roadside ASD Warns
  • 9 Roadside ASD Fails
  • 2 Criminal Impaired Driving charges
  • 12 Traffic Offence Notices

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

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