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100 Mile RCMP pulling drinking drivers off local roads

Local police officers diligent in keeping 100 Mile House and area roads safer

100 Mile House RCMP responded to 66 complaints and calls for service during the past week.

Caught in road checks

Between Dec. 7 and 8, there were two, three-day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibitions (IRP) administered to drivers who had a blood alcohol concentration between 50 and 99 mg%.

In both instances, the drivers approached police check points. The vehicles were towed, as there was no person who could operate the vehicles.

Three 90-day IRPs

During the past week, there were three 90-day IRPs administered to three separate drivers for incidents in downtown 100 Mile House.

In all instances, the vehicles were towed and impounded for 30 days.

Police are reminding the public that as the Christmas season approaches, there will continue to be road checks in various locations to ensure the safety of the motoring public.

Winter driving

Police are also reminding the motoring public that winter driving conditions are here.

Ensure that you are operating your vehicles with proper winter driving equipment.

Furthermore, motorists are urged to slow down and allow more response time to prevent collisions.