According to a recent update from BC Highway Patrol (BCHP), four impaired drivers were removed from the road and faced penalties during an enforcement blitz in the Shawnigan Lake area last month.
On Friday, December 22nd, 2023, BC Highway Patrol – Chemainus carried out a series of impaired driving enforcement initiatives in the Shawnigan Lake area, incorporating bar checks and roadblocks.
As a result, four impaired drivers were removed from the road and faced penalties ranging from three to 90-day immediate driving prohibitions.
#ShawniganLake #IslandDistrict – Impaired Drivers Caught at Shawnigan Lake https://t.co/6tlxCt6bxO pic.twitter.com/X6gAA2BYNI
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Additionally, their vehicles were impounded for durations ranging from three to 30 days.
“Our officers prevented tragic impaired collisions from occurring and increased public safety by removing these impaired drivers from the road,” said Staff Sergeant Adam Tallboy, Acting Officer in Charge of Vancouver Island Highway Patrol.
“The road block served as an important reminder to arrange a safe ride before an event. There are various options including taxis, transit, and carpooling with a designated driver.”
In addition to identifying impaired drivers, BCHP says officers also served numerous Motor Vehicle Act violation tickets for a variety of infractions, and local residents personally thanked officers for keeping their community safe.
