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Winnipeg Police Name Motorists Charged with Drunk Driving Over the Holidays

March 12, 2018 9:22 AM | News


Impaired Driving

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Winnipeg police have named the 38 people charged with impaired driving during the 2017/18 festive season checkstop program.

During the five-week program, 5,231 vehicles were stopped and 106 roadside breath tests were administered. Of those, 10 drivers failed and 17 were given 72-hour suspensions.

Twelve other arrests were made, with 115 traffic tickets handed out.

The average blood alcohol count was 160 mg% (twice the legal limit).

The following is a list of names of those charged during the holiday period.

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