Over the weekend (May 31 and June 1), Kimberley RCMP and East Kootenay Traffic Services (EKTS) held a number of rural road checks. Checks were held in Ta Ta Creek, Meadowbrook and White Swan.

The checks focused on Impaired Driving, compliance under the Motor Vehicle Act and occupant restraint.

The checks are often initiated as a result of local events or concerns raised by residents or area users.

Around 10 pm on May 31, an EKTS officer checked a woman near Ta Ta Creek.  He noted a strong odor of marijuana and initiated an impaired driving investigation. He determined through a series of tests she was impaired by a drug and was served a Driving Prohibition.

In addition there was open alcohol in the vehicle and a small quantity of marijuana was seized.

Later that same night officers clocked a speeder on Highway 95A south of Marysville, doing over 165 km/h in a 100 km zone. The driver was issued a Violation Ticket for Excessive Speed and his vehicle impounded for seven days.

Although there was minimal traffic this speed is totally unacceptable. For example, had wildlife darted out onto the road, the results likely would have been tragic.

Lead image: Officer conducts sobriety tests at a road check in Ta Ta Creek on May 31.

Cpl. Chris Newel,

Kimberley RCMP

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