RCMP are reminding the public to report suspicious or dangerous driving
An erratic driver was located and charged with impaired driving following a report to Manitoba RCMP Traffic Services on April 18.
Police said officers responded at approximately 3:53 p.m. to a complaint of a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 6 in the RM of Coldwell. Three RCMP units already conducting traffic enforcement in the area were able to quickly locate the suspect vehicle.
The vehicle was stopped on Highway 6 in the RM of Rosser. Officers found three intoxicated occupants inside who were travelling south to Winnipeg for an event and consuming alcohol en route.
The driver, a 27-year-old woman from Grand Rapids, was arrested for impaired driving. She provided breath samples that registered approximately 2.5 times over the legal limit.
She has been charged with impaired driving over 80 mg per cent. The vehicle was impounded and her driver’s licence suspended.
She was also issued three provincial offence notices: driving while disqualified, driving carelessly, and carrying liquor in a vehicle.
The passengers, a 29-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, both from Grand Rapids, were released without charges.
RCMP are reminding the public to report suspicious or dangerous driving, noting that all reports are taken seriously and investigated.
Police urged motorists to make safe choices and help keep Manitoba roads safe.
