Police Lay 18 Impaired Charges during Operation Home Safe Initiative

Between March 3rd and 27th 2022, our Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted “Operation Home Safe” with the objective of providing public education and awareness on impaired driving through proactive enforcement.

During this time period, Officers laid 18 Operation while Impaired charges - nine impaired by alcohol and nine impaired by drug.

Even one impaired driver is one too many.

Officers also laid an additional 35 Highway Traffic Act charges; seven Novice/Young Driver BAC above zero; six Cannabis Control Act charges; two Drive while Under Suspension and two Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act charges.

Enforcement efforts included proactive patrols in the area of various known alcohol establishments, specific complaint areas, as well as eight scheduled #AnywhereAnytimeRIDE spot checks.

TMU members responded to numerous traffic complaints in relation to allegations of impaired driving. In total, Officers administered 192 Approved Screening Device Tests.

We wish to thank all motorists who made and continue to make the responsible decision to drive sober.