CounterAttack Nets Numerous Drivers
Prince George, B.C. – RCMP in B.C. launched their summer CounterAttack program last weekend, and despite warnings that police would be looking for impaired drivers, people continued to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks or some drugs.
In North District :
|
Number of Violations in North District |
Type of Enforcement |
|
5 |
3 day Immediate roadside Prohibition |
|
13 |
90 day Immediate roadside Prohibition |
|
3 |
24 hour license suspensions |
|
1 |
7 day Immediate roadside prohibition |
|
3 |
12 hour license suspension (new drivers in violation of zero tolerance for alcohol) |
|
2 |
24 hour suspensions for drugs |
|
2 |
Criminal charges for impaired |
The good news is there were no reports of fatalities on the highways in B.C. in which alcohol was a factor. “The lack of drug or alcohol involved fatalities over the extended long weekend shows that more and more drivers are making the right decisions” says Corporal Robert McDonald of the RCMP’s “E” Division Traffic Services. “The RCMP across B.C. will continue to set up CounterAttack road blocks all summer long, targeting drivers that continue to put you, me and our families at risk by choosing to drive after consuming alcohol and/or drugs.” Traffic Services
Comments
Why is it that novice N drivers, don’t have their licenses revoked when found driving with alcohol in their systems? I was of the understanding that that was one of the conditions of an N designation.
13 peopele got 90 day suspensions…. I knew our roads were bad but that bring it to a whole new light.
Understanding that roadside checks are very effective and I am all for them, but I am kind of confused how those numbers work. 27 prohibitions and suspensions from driving, 2 for drugs and only 2 criminal charges??? Knowing that there are many different reasons for suspension and prohibitions, but does this mean that 25 people had there driving privileges revoked with no charges? Must make for very happy towing companies. Great way to raise money for the province.
These penalties are issued by RCMP. ICBC imposes their own penalties such as suspending the the licences of the N drivers for alcohol.
The Novice driver above would have had an alcohol content between 0 and 0.5. So in addition to the 12 hour suspension they will have their driving record reviewed by the superintendant and may be assessed further penalties. Finally, they have to restart their 24 month probationary period.
When ICBC was just an insurance company it was fine..now it’s just another wallet for the politicians to stick their hand in to pay for whatever and then make it look like ICBC is losing money so they can raise our dates.
How many insurance companies pay for road rehab?
Why the road checks only on long weekends? They could have every fifth vehicle impounded if they did one every friday night in PG.
sergiomomesso they are out more than just on holidays…. you just get the holiday roundup on here or other web sites.
Go get them RCMP… the more tehe merrier…..you set up and I’ll bring the coffee…..
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