STAY ALIVE… DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
The RCMP kicked off their Holiday Checkstop program for 2016 today in Winnipeg.
“We are seeing disturbing driving behaviours that are endangering the lives of Manitobans,” said Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody, Commanding Officer of “D” Division RCMP. “Of tremendous concern is people drinking and then driving – but we are also seeing texting and driving, speeding and lack of seatbelt use.”
Starting tomorrow, December 2nd and running until the 2nd of January Police will be on the roads across Manitoba with the high visibility checkstops in an effort to stop fatalities on provincial roadways.
So far in 2016 there have ben 105 driving related deaths in Manitoba.
“Highly visible roadside Checkstops send a powerful message to all motorists that RCMP officers are committed to keeping our roads safe for everyone,” said Honourable Ron Schuler, Minister of Crown Service. “The consequences of getting behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs can be tragic. The RCMP and likeminded road safety agencies are committed to making this a happy holiday season, and we encourage all Manitobans to do their part to keep Manitobans safe on the roads this season.”
It is estimated that this holiday season 10 people will die on Manitoba roads. Over the past decade there have been deaths every single year.
Police will be targeting impaired and distracted drivers during the campaign this year.
-News4 Staff-
