More checkpoints added for Saturday’s National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day

CITYnews halifax / By Mark Hodgins

The RCMP is telling drivers to look out for additional patrols and sobriety checkpoints on the roads this Saturday.

Police say the extra enforcement comes on National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, marked on Dec. 7.

“At this time of year, we’re gathering with friends and family for holiday get-togethers. And unfortunately, some people still choose to drive impaired,” says Cst. Greg Bowie, South West Traffic Services. “We ask that if you’re heading out to enjoy the season, plan ahead and if you see a suspected impaired driver, call 911.”

The Mounties say if you’re going out, you should plan ahead and choose a designated driver, call a cab or take the bus, don’t drink on an empty stomach and pace yourself, and if you’re hosting people ask if they have plans for a safe ride home.

Police also ask that if you see someone you believe is driving impaired to call 911.