During the month long Holiday Checkstop Program the RCMP checked just over 11 thousand vehicles during 386 checkstops across the province.  80 people were charged with impaired driving, 67 for alcohol, 2 for drugs and 11 refusals.  They issued 24 alcohol related and 3 drug related tiered suspensions and issued 17 immediate roadside prohibitions including 6 warns, 9 fails and 2 refusals.

The RCMP add unfortunately 11 people lost their lives in 9 traffic related collisions during this period.

During the same time last year the RCMP checked just under 12 thousand vehicles during 262 checkstops charging 105 people with impaired driving.