Checkstops

• 414 impaired driving offences in Saskatchewan for month of December

  For the month of December 2022, SGI said police reported 414 impaired driving offences thanks to enforcement that included dozens of check stops.

  Traffic

  Jan 25, 2023
  
• Winnipeg police release 2022 holiday checkstop stats

  Over the holiday season, a total of 2,929 vehicles were stopped at police checkstops and about one in six drivers were administered roadside breath tests.

  Crime

  Jan 12, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg cops sweeten the deal for drivers to stay sober over holidays

  The police service says it has teamed up with Smitty's Restaurants to offer a voucher for a free stack of pancakes to drivers who are found to be following the rules of the road.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2022
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• Impaired driving checkstops to be set across Sask. during holiday season

  The province announced that unplanned impaired driving checkstops will occur across Saskatchewan throughout the holiday season to ensure the safety of everyone.

  Traffic

  Nov 28, 2022
• 9 charges, 65 tickets issued in 1st week of Winnipeg holiday checkstops

  Police said the program, which runs throughout the holiday season, targets drivers impaired by alcohol, cannabis and other drugs.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2021
• Calgary police still holding holiday Checkstops despite COVID-19

  The Calgary Police Service says the Checkstop program will look different this year because of the pandemic, but said it will still go ahead.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• CAA releases study about driving high as Lethbridge police continue holiday checkstops

  Lethbridge police are continuing their initiative to catch and prevent people from driving under the influence during the busy holiday season.

  Cannabis

  Dec 30, 2019
• Lethbridge police patrol streets for impaired drivers during holiday season

  Lethbridge police hope holiday checkstops offer a sober reminder to drivers to stay safe this Christmas.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2019
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• More checkstops for impaired drivers a holiday tradition: Saskatoon police sergeant

  Six additional checkstops are expected in Saskatoon between Dec. 9 and New Year's Eve.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2019
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• Manitoba RCMP launch holiday checkstop program

  With the holiday season starting up, the Manitoba RCMP are launching their checkstop program.

  Crime

  Dec 1, 2019