Weekly media briefs

Whistler

2022-12-06 08:24 PST

For week of November 29, 2022 – December 5, 2022

• Total Number of Files: 130
• False Alarm Calls: 7
• False/Abandoned 911 Calls: 6
• Collision Investigations: 5
• Mental Health Act Calls: 0
• Theft from Vehicle Calls: 0

2022-5976 et al – Impaired driving

During regular patrols or through targeted enforcement this past week, police issued six-three day driving prohibitions and three-90 day driving prohibitions for impaired driving. Five of seven drivers were from the Lower Mainland or beyond, while two were local to Whistler. Police share with all drivers that impaired driving is an RCMP provincial priority for safer roads and communities, and strongly encourage drivers to make responsible driving decisions.

2022-5914 et al – Drivers passing school busses and emergency vehicles

During this past week, police responded to four calls involving drivers passing stopped school busses with lights on or fire trucks with lights and sirens on as they were responding to a call. All drivers were from the Sea to Sky area. Police remind drivers that they must move aside for emergency responders, and that drivers must come to a full stop when a bus is stopped and has lights flashing and stop sign displayed if the bus is equipped with these signs.

Released by

Cpl. Angela Kermer

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