July is Summer CounterAttack Impaired Driving Campaign

B.C., BC Highway Patrol

2023-07-04 08:00 PDT

Police in British Columbia are always on the lookout for impaired drivers and, as summer is upon us, police throughout the province will be even more vigilant in their efforts to get impaired drivers off our roadways this July and beyond.

The entire month of July is dedicated to the Summer CounterAttack Impaired Driving Campaign and police across the province are stepping up enforcement.

Impairment means more than just alcohol impairment – it also means impairment by illegal drugs or prescription medication. In BC, an average of 64 people are killed every year in collisions where alcohol, drugs or medications* were contributing factors.

Car keys, model police car, model convertible, alcoholic beverage

Chief Superintendent Holly Turton, Officer in Charge of BC Highway Patrol said:

We expect that people will be out enjoying festivities across our beautiful Province this summer and spending time in our many parks. It is important for everyone out enjoying these activities to make good decisions when it comes to driving. Please make it a habit to drive sober every time you get behind the wheel or make arrangements ahead of time for a ride home. By doing this, you will be doing your part to make our highways safer together.

Motorists can expect to see an increased presence on our highways throughout the province during this enhanced enforcement campaign and may experience short delays. Police are asking motorists to drive safely, and obey the directions of officers at any check-stop.

(*Source: ICBC – 5-year average 2017-2021)

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BC Highway Patrol