BC Highway Patrol-Campbell River stops multiple impaired drivers over the course of 6 hours

Island District, Campbell River, BC Highway Patrol

2023-11-15 10:00 PST

On November 4, 2023, officers with BCHP-Campbell River were on patrol in nearby Courtenay, BC, looking for high-risk driving behaviours including impaired driving. Between 4:30pm and 10:00pm, BCHP officers issued a total of 6 Immediate Roadside Prohibitions under the BC Motor Vehicle Act for alcohol in-and-around the Courtenay area, as well as a 12-hour driving prohibition to a driver with a novice licence.

Uniformed police officer looks into the window of a vehicle stopped at the roadside

Staff Sergeant Adam Tallboy, Acting OIC of BCHP Vancouver Island said We continue to target those who choose to put themselves and others at risk by driving while impaired. Although it is unfortunate that these drivers made the wrong decision, it speaks to the determination of BC Highway Patrol officers to making our highways safer.

The immediate roadside prohibitions that were issued ranged from 3 days to 90 days depending on blood alcohol concentration, and were all accompanied by vehicle impoundments. Learner and novice drivers are required to have a 0 blood alcohol concentration at all times while driving.

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