Police across BC took more than 220 impaired drivers off the road.
BC Highway Patrol and BC RCMP recently took part in Light Up the Province, a campaign all about getting impaired drivers off the road on highways across BC, including Vancouver Island.
For this year, 43,713 vehicles were checked, with 222 immediate roadside prohibitions, 279 violation tickets issued, and more than 400 officers working over 122 checkstops.
Acting Officer in Charge of BC Highway Patrol Superintendent Mike Coyle says while they know it feels like an inconvenience, this campaign is effective.
“Plenty of people still think they can get away with driving while impaired by alcohol and other drugs,” said Coyle.
“It’s an unacceptable attitude and the reason why Light Up the Province is necessary.”
Police say the campaign is their contribution to National Impaired Driving Day, which launches their December Winter Impaired Driving campaign.
