Holiday Checkstop Program – Week 2 Results

Released: December 17, 2024 at 1:07 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 2:

  • 1018 vehicles stopped
  • 35 Impaired Driving incidents

Which included:

    • 6 charged Criminal Impaired Driving
    • 29 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
    • 1 warrant execution
    • 1 Failed drug screening test positive for cocaine
    • 37 Traffic Offence Tickets

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

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