The Nelson Police Department ran the first night of its holiday check stop campaign on the weekend, and officers were pleasantly surprised by the results.
The department is running a Counter Attack program this holiday season to encourage road safety.
It held its first night of check stops on Saturday, December 15, with a focus on sobriety checks.
Officers pulled over 100 vehicles, and although many were leaving holiday celebrations, there wasn’t a single impaired driver.
“The vast majority of people were very appreciative, which was nice. We saw many designated drivers taking a group of friends home, which is great!” says Corporal Van Huis.
The NPD will continue increased road checks for impaired drivers this month and asks that everyone plan a safe ride home before going out.
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