The pandemic is not preventing police from using their breathalyzers.

Port McNeill RCMP caught an alleged drunk driver who didnB次元官网网址檛 think heB次元官网网址檇 be issued a test due to COVID-19.

B次元官网网址淚mpaired driving continues to be an issue in our town,B次元官网网址� stated the Port McNeill RCMP on its Facebook page. B次元官网网址淭hanks to the quick call from a witness this afternoon (Jan. 14) we were able to intercept a drunk driver cruising through a School Zone.B次元官网网址�

According to the RCMP, the driver B次元官网网址渄idnB次元官网网址檛 think we would breath test him due to COVID-19. He was wrong.

B次元官网网址淗e provided breathalyzer samples in excess of 3.5 times the legal limit. His vehicle was impounded, licence revoked and he will be appearing in provincial court in March to face criminal impaired driving charges.

B次元官网网址淲e would like to remind everyone to call 911 when reporting impaired drivers. The more information you can give the dispatcher regarding the driver, vehicle and direction of travel the better!B次元官网网址�

editor@northislandgazette.com
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