News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Road Safety Results May 13-19, 2014 was Canada Road Safety Week, a national campaign sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world.   The campaign was a police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.  The focus was on behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk.   Road Safety enforcement resulted in the following: 18 impaired driving charges 2  administrative suspensions (ASD Warn) 8 other criminal code charges stemming from traffic stops 5 suspended/disqualified drivers 282 speeding charges 69 seatbelt charges 36 distracted driving (cell phone) charges 387 other HTA offences. The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind members of the public that we all have a part to play in improving public safety on our roadways.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer 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.