RCMP will increase patrols for drunk and distracted drivers this summer, with a special emphasis on Sooke Road.

The Island is quickly filling up with tourists and people are often out enjoying alcoholic beverages, said Sgt. Alex Yelovatz.

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Staff Sgt. Jeff McArthur said Sooke RCMP have installed more radars in their vehicles to help with speed enforcement.

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He said police are spending a lot of time in dangerous sections of Sooke Road to help prevent people from speeding in unsafe situations.

Local Mounties are working with the , which consists of RCMP and municipal police officers in Greater Victoria, to focus on high-risk driving habits such as speeding, unsecured seat belts and aggressive, distracted or impaired driving.

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