On December 1ST the RCMP across the province , along with Manitoba Public Insurance and MADD, announced the start of the annual Holiday Checkstop Program.
The RCMP had a simple message for drivers, “If you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DON’T DRIVE”.
The program, which took place from December 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024, saw numerous officers conducting checkstops and regular traffic patrols throughout the Province of Manitoba. These are the results of this year’s program.
5223 vehicles checked
853 Provincial Offences Act notices issued
3436 Mandatory Alcohol Screenings administered
46 Criminal Code alcohol impaired charges
2 Criminal Code drug impaired charges
4 Criminal Code failure or refusal to comply impaired charges
88 alcohol immediate roadside incidents
12 drug immediate roadside incidents
