An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Staff photo)
The RCMP will be out in full force this weekend in search of impaired drivers.
Police will be conducting strategic checkpoints across the province Saturday for National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day.
Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the day in an effort to keep the roads safe and remove impaired drivers.
Mounties say there were 19 fatalities on New Brunswick’s roads last year caused by impaired driving.
This Saturday is National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day and the @RCMPNB will be on patrol.
There were 19 fatalities on #NB roads patrolled by RCMP last year caused by impaired driving. If you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please don’t drive. #DriveSober pic.twitter.com/M94ktnxiGF— RCMP New Brunswick (@RCMPNB) December 6, 2019
They say National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day is about sending the message that impaired driving won’t be tolerated.
Aside from checkpoints, police are asking anyone who suspects a driver is intoxicated, or witnesses reckless driving, to report them by calling 911.
