Alberta RCMP conducting traffic stops for National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day

Dec 1, 2023 | 1:07 PM

Alberta RCMP is reminding people to drive safely as we enter the holiday season.

In support of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day Saturday, officers will be conducting traffic enforcement initiatives and check stops across the province to remove impaired drivers from our roadways.

The Alberta RCMP asks motorists to remember the following:

Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is never okay. Impaired driving is both criminal and dangerous.
Mandatory Alcohol Screening is used by Alberta RCMP to deter and detect impaired drivers. If you are pulled over or at a check stop, you can expect to provide a breath sample.
Individuals with a Graduated Driver’s Licence must abide by the zero-tolerance law (Government of Alberta, 2023).
Impaired driving is always preventable and can always be avoided. Call a taxi or rideshare service, use a designated driver, or stay the night.
If you are attending a party and have consumed drugs or alcohol, do not drive. Find a safe ride home or a safe place to spend the night.
Party hosts aren’t off the hook. If your guests have been drinking or using drugs, make sure they have a safe place to stay or a sober ride home.
Call 911 immediately if you witness or suspect impaired driving.