Battlefords RCMP are reporting that they along with North Battleford's Community Safety Officers, took part in an SGI Overdrive Project on Dec. 13.
A check stop was conducted within North Battleford and there were further enforcement initiatives in the town of Battleford. The goal, according to police, is to keep the roads safe.
Police are reporting that 471 cars were stopped and checked for offences under the Criminal Code and various Provincial Acts.
According to the RCMP, the intiative produced the following charges: one Impaired Operation by Drug, one Impaired Care and Control, one Road side suspension (Between .04-.08), five vehicles towed- suspended drivers, two Open Liquor tickets, two unregistered vehicles, two warrants for arrest dealt with, and two improperly restrained infants. Several warnings for minor Traffic Safety Act infractions were also issued.
This is not the last time this enforcement initiative is taking place: the Overdrive project will run throughout the Christmas season.
