483 impaired drivers stopped by Saanich Police in 2024, with July-August accounting for one-third of arrests.

Saanich Police in British Columbia report a rise in impaired driving incidents, with 483 drivers stopped in 2024, surpassing last year's total of 468. Notably, July and August accounted for one-third of this year's arrests, with 144 drivers apprehended during this period. Police Chief Dean Duthie expressed concern about the dangers of impaired driving, emphasizing that offenders will face consequences, including license suspension and vehicle impoundment.

September 11, 2024
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