Busy night with impaired drivers

NEWS/ POLICE — Eleven drivers were sanctioned for drug or alchol-related offences last weekend as Kamloops RCMP set up Alexa’s Bus, a self-contained unit for processing impaired drivers.

Cpl. Cheryl Bush said today (Tuesday) the bus was deployed over the Easter long weekend in an operational capacity and for a public awareness and education session.

The bus was used for road blocks Saturday night. In addition to the drug and alcohol cases, police intercepted two drivers for no insurance, one prohibited driver and made four marihuana drug seizures.

“There were plenty of positive comments received from the persons who were brought on board the bus to provide breath samples,” Bush said.

Sunday, the bus was part of the vintage car parade and was opened up for the public to view in Riverside Park during the afternoon.

“Kamloops RCMP are looking at bringing the bus back to town, with plans to visit local high schools prior to grad season, in an effort to send a strong message about drinking and driving, all in memory of Alexa,” Bush said.