News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, December 15, 2015   Festive Season Check Stop Program - Week #1 Results The Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit has provided the results from the first week (December 1st-10th, 2015) of the Festive Season Check Stop Program.  882 - Vehicles stopped 51 – Roadside breath tests administered 9 – ASD warnings resulting in 72 hour driver's license suspensions issued 12 - Drive Impaired / Drive Over 80mg% / Refusal charges 50 – Traffic related Provincial Offence Notices (PON) issued 1 – Drug related arrest The Winnipeg Police Service strongly encourages all motorists to have a plan in place before you go out this holiday season and throughout the year. Taking a cab or a bus, contacting Operation Red Nose or simply identifying a designated driver, are some options to consider.  The message is simple, if you choose to drink, DON'T DRIVE.       For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.