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December 9, 2011
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Police services plan joint operations to reduce impaired driving
Environment, Labour and Justice
“Impaired driving is a serious threat to public safety for all communities across this Island,” said Ms. Sherry. “By pooling their resources, the police services will be better able to set up effective checkpoints to enforce laws against impaired driving. I am very pleased to see all the police services working together to make our roads safer for all Islanders.”
Over the next few weeks the RCMP, Charlottetown Police Services, Summerside Police Services, Kensington Police Service and Borden-Carleton Police Service will be working together to set up random checkpoints across the Island.
The roadside checks commenced on the weekend of December 3 and will continue to run throughout the holiday season.
“These roadside checks are just one initiative that we have undertaken to address impaired driving,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, Robert Vessey. “Last year my department launched Campaign 911 which encourages members of the public to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911. We have had a very positive response, and I encourage all Islanders to continue their efforts to keep impaired drivers off the roads.”
“I commend the police services for this new initiative and all the work they do to keep our Island safe,” said Ms. Sherry.
