PEI RCMP stop 6 impaired drivers across the Island this weekend.

May 13, 2024
RCMP PEI Headquarters, Prince Edward Island

News release

Friday, May 10

  1. Stratford 8:15 pm – (RCMP Stratford) 62-year-old man was stopped at a traffic stop and refused an alcohol breath demand.
  1. Bethel 9:50 p.m. (RCMP Provincial Traffic Services) a 28-year-old man was stopped for speeding, which led to an impaired by an alcohol arrest.

Saturday, May 11

  1. Bloomfield 12:10 a.m. – (West Prince RCMP) a 40-year-old man was stopped and arrested for impaired driving by alcohol.
  1. Miscouche 12:50 a.m.– (East Prince RCMP) a 20-year-old driver was stopped, who blew a warning on an alcohol roadside screening device. A 24-hour driving suspension was served as well as a 7-day driving prohibition.
  1. Milton Station 10:00 p.m. – (Queens District RCMP) a 29-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving by alcohol.

Sunday May 12

  1. Hazel Grove 2:12 a.m. - (East Prince RCMP) a 30-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving by alcohol.

The RCMP Provincial Traffic Services was active at checkpoints with Summerside Police Services. They also also:

  • Stopped several suspended drivers
  • Shamrock – Stopped a driver going 57km over resulting in $556.00 fine and a seven-day vehicle impound
  • Uigg – An 18-year-old driver was stopped, ticketed and had their vehicle impounded for 30 days in connection with speeding, illegal possession of cannabis and graduated driver licence violations.

PEI RCMP continue to work to make Island roads safer, you can help, call 911 if you see a suspected impaired driver.

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Contact information

Cpl. Gavin Moore
Media Relations Officer
PEI RCMP

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