Holiday Checkstop Program – Week 4 & Final Results

Released: January 7, 2025 at 9:27 a.m.

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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 4:

  • 912 vehicles stopped
  • 30 Impaired Driving incidents

Which included:

    • 6 charged Criminal Impaired Driving
    • 20 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
    • 4 Failed drug screening test positive for Cannabis
    • 21 Traffic Offence Tickets

Final results:

  • 3933 vehicles stopped
  • 124 drivers were found under the influence of alcohol/drugs

Which included:

    • 18 people charged with Criminal Impaired Driving (4 suspected drug impaired drivers)
    • 106 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
    • Including 12 people who failed drug screening tests  (11 positive for Cannabis, 1 positive for Cocaine)
    • 93 Traffic Offence Tickets

Highest blood alcohol concentration was 270mg% (more than 3 times the statutory limit).

8 Impaired drivers were involved in collisions.

4 drivers were intoxicated to the point that they were found unconscious behind the wheel.

Average age was 34 years old (youngest = 16, oldest = 49).

The 2024 Festive Checkstop program is made possible through our supporting partner, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries.

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