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A spike in impaired drivers

Mounties are reminding drivers to not drink and drive this holiday season.

Police in the Comox Valley have seen a big spike in impaired drivers this year.

Inspector Tim Walton says he’s not sure why there’s been a big increase this year, but it’s important people don’t drink and drive.

 

Walton notes that in one 24 hour period, members responded to nine impaired driving cases.

Sharon Vanhouwe
Sharon Vanhouwe
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