The RCMP is making impaired driving enforcement a national priority; stepping up enforcement efforts across the country to stop impaired drivers, beginning with an enforcement blitz on December 7.

Cranbrook and Kimberley RCMP members along with East Kootenay Traffic Services will be conducting road checks throughout the region on Dec 7. If you are planning on drinking, please do not drive. By finding an alternative way home such as public transit, cabs, or a designated driver you can help ensure that you, and people sharing the road with you, get to their destination safely.

It is important for people to realize that alcohol affects people in different ways. Factors such as diet, fatigue, and prescription drugs can change how alcohol affects an individual. It is possible to be considered impaired even if you have a Blood Alcohol Content below 0.08.

The consequences of impaired driving are massive. You’re risking your life and the lives of others. You can be charged criminally and the ripple effect on you, your family and friends could be huge.

Driving after using drugs, even prescription drugs, is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. Trained Drug Recognition Experts can determine that you’re under the influence of a drug and you can be charged with drug-impaired driving.

“A small decision can have great consequences. Let’s make the right choice before we get behind the wheel. Everyone has the right to come home safe,” stated RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson.

Cpl. Chris Newel,

Kimberley RCMP

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