RCMP say social media alerting drivers where drunk driving roadblocks are set up is actually helping the Counterattack program. Corporal Robert McDonald says the force wants people to know officers are on the road looking for impaired drivers."It's not a secret. We are going to be out there. This tool if it says we are at this … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season for the RCMP Drinking Driving Counterattack Campaign
December 7, 2012 by
RCMP in the Lower Mainland are trying to curb impaired driving once again this holiday season with their annual Christmas Counterattack campaign. Corporal Robert McDonald says anybody that's been drinking should be prepared to be tested. And if someone fails, their vehicle will be impounded, and they'll receive a ninety day road prohibition. "This … [Read more...]
Delta Police launch summer counterattack campaign
July 14, 2012 by
Delta Police will be out in full force this weekend to kick off the summer counterattack campaign. Expect to see police patrolling the bars and waving cars into road checks. Constable Ciaran Feenan says plan a safe way home, such as a cab, bus or designated driver. And do it before you start drinking, since alcohol is known to hamper common … [Read more...]
Twice as many drunk-driving tickets issued as Vancouver counterattack begins
July 5, 2012 by
Vancouver police say the warnings about drinking and driving appear to have fallen on deaf ears. During the first weekend of this summer's counter-attack program, almost double the number of impaired drivers were caught, compared to last year. Const. Lindsey Houghton says 131 violation tickets were issued and 13 people failed roadside tests in the … [Read more...]
