Each year, police services across the country participate in Operation Impact, a traffic safety initiative intended to target and reduce driving behaviors that put motorists and the public at risk.
This year, Operation Impact will run from October 11th – October 14th, corresponding to the long weekend. During this period, motorists can expect to see increased police patrols as well as additional checkstops on roadways throughout the Territories.
Be prepared to provide breath samples as part of Mandatory Alcohol Screening if you are stopped by police, along with all required driving documentation.
Motor vehicle collisions kill or injure thousands of Canadians every year. The main causes of these collisions are impairment, distracted driving, aggressive driving behaviors and failure to utilize seatbelts, all of which are preventable.
Residents of the Northwest Territories continue to feel the tragic effects of drivers who make the conscious decision to engage in these behaviors year after year. Make the right choice and plan ahead for safe travel this weekend. Safety is in every driver's hands.
If you suspect an impaired driver or see a vehicle posing an immediate safety hazard, pull over and call 911.