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Police urge Okanagan drivers to drive safe, stay sober for long weekend

BC Highway Patrol will conduct impaired driving enforcement over the entire summer
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Impaired driving check stops will be looking for aggressive and dangerous drivers. (Photo BC RCMP)

The message from BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) for the May long weekend, and the entire summer, is for motorists to drive safe and sober.

BCHP will conduct impaired driving enforcement over the entire summer.

含羞草研究社淭his will include impaired driving check stops and we含羞草研究社檒l be looking for aggressive and dangerous drivers,含羞草研究社 said Const. James Ward.

Police urge motorists to be mindful of other road users, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles.

含羞草研究社淧lease take your time, be patient, and remember not everyone has the same driving experience or ability,含羞草研究社 Ward added. 含羞草研究社淟et含羞草研究社檚 work together to keep the roads safe and reduce injuries or fatalities.含羞草研究社

Call 911 to report impaired or dangerous drivers, and if possible try to obtain a license plate.

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