News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

 

Saturday, December 24, 2016 2016 Festive Season Checkstop Program –  Week 3 Results   The Winnipeg Police Service Central Traffic Unit has provided the results from the third week of the Festive Season Check Stop Program.    1509 - Vehicle stopped 60 - Roadside breath tests administered 8 - ASD warnings resulting in 72 hour driver's license suspension issued 12 - Drive Impaired / Drive Over 80mg% / Refusal charges 53 - Traffic related Provincial Offence Notices (PON) issued   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.   Our message is simple, if you choose to drink or do drugs, DON'T DRIVE.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable festive season. The Festive Season Checkstop program is made possible through a partnership with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries. For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, 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.