Over two dozen impaired drivers have been pulled over in Victoria within the first 15 days of December.
In a recent X post, Saanich Police have said that they’ve already stopped 25 impaired drivers, and 14 of them received a 90-day license suspension and had their vehicles impounded.
In response, officers will continue to increase enforcement throughout December, which will include weekly counterattack roadblocks.
Related: ‘Absolutely no excuse’: Saanich Police nab a record-number of impaired drivers
Earlier this month, Saanich Police revealed a record-breaking year for impaired driving enforcement, with 580 drivers removed from the roads as of November 30th.
This marks the highest number of Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRPs) issued since the program’s inception in 2010.
Notably, by the end of September, Saanich Police had already surpassed the total number of roadside driving bans issued in all of 2023, reaching 468 in just the first nine months of this year.
“Drivers, there is no excuse for getting behind the wheel impaired by drugs or alcohol,” the post reads.
“Hail a taxi or ride-share, take transit, or have a designated driver.”
25 impaired drivers in 15 days of December!
We’re halfway through December and have already stopped 25 impaired drivers, 14 of these drivers received a 90-day license suspension and had their vehicles impounded.
Our officers are continuing stepped up enforcement throughout… pic.twitter.com/SDLjq1PlFC— Saanich Police (@SaanichPolice) December 16, 2024
–with files from Victoria Buzz Staff
