The pandemic is not preventing police from using their breathalyzers.

Port McNeill RCMP caught an alleged drunk driver who didn鈥檛 think he鈥檇 be issued a test due to COVID-19.

鈥淚mpaired driving continues to be an issue in our town,鈥� stated the Port McNeill RCMP on its Facebook page. 鈥淭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.鈥�

According to the RCMP, the driver 鈥渄idn鈥檛 think we would breath test him due to COVID-19. He was wrong.

鈥淗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.

鈥淲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!鈥�

editor@northislandgazette.com
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