The 2023 Holiday Checkstop program was launched in Manitoba as a joint effort between the RCMP and Winnipeg police services.

 

Road safety is always a priority for police, but the rise in travellers, especially those celebrating the season, is why enforcement measures like Checkstops are necessary.

 

The number of fatalities on Manitoba roads in 2023 has been alarming, with a total of 109 people having died in collisions.

 

Impaired driving is the most common cause of these fatal collisions. In the last five years, in RCMP jurisdiction there have been 143 impairment-related fatal collisions.

 

Impaired driving, speeding, a lack of seatbelts, and distracted driving are among the behaviours being addressed.

 

Tools like Checkstops and mandatory alcohol screening are used to enforce this.

 

Checkstops are not just for impaired driving but also enforce all illegal and high-risk driving behaviours to ensure everyone's safety.

 

The Checkstop program will continue to operate throughout December.