Saanich police recorded a record 628 impaired drivers with suspended licences in 2024, surpassing the previous record of 468 in 2023. Chief Const. Dean Duthie expressed concern over the trend, calling impaired driving 'selfish' and a danger to the community.
Saanich police say they took a record number of impaired drivers off the municipality’s roads in 2024.
Of the 628 impaired drivers whose licences were suspended, 39 only had a learner’s, or Class 7, licence, while 18 were already under driving prohibitions and 10 were subject to the ignition interlock program. Twenty-one had completed the interlock program. Overall, 110 drivers lost their licences for 24 hours because of alcohol and another 43 lost their licences for 24 hours due to drug impairment, while 178 drivers lost their license for three days, 11 for seven days and two for 30 days.The 90-day immediate roadside-suspension category saw the largest increase year over year, police said.
IMPAIRED DRIVING ROAD SAFETY POLICE SUSPENSIONS IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE PROHIBITION
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