The Weyburn Police Service made an arrest for impaired driving on the weekend, thanks to a tip through the Report Impaired Drivers, or RID, program.
“They located the vehicle that was called in, and it was pretty straightforward,” said Sergeant Shane St. John. “They received an impaired (charge) and a court date at a later date. Always a danger when driving impaired, but there was no one hurt in this incident, and you’re always thankful when that occurs.
When it comes to reporting impaired drivers, St. John noted it is as simple as observing, collecting whatever details you can, pulling over, and making a phone call.
“A plate number is always key,” he said. “If they see what they’re doing, they’re going from one lane to the other lane, driving very slow or way too fast in and out of traffic, we don’t want someone to keep up with them. Just report it.”
Last year, the Weyburn Police Service charged 46 motorists with impaired driving under the criminal code, up slightly from the year before.