UPDATE: Operation Winter Guardian Campaign Continues

RCIPS’ holiday safety operation, Winter Guardian, continues this week with increased police visibility and enforcement, particularly on the roads and in commercial areas. During this past weekend, officers responded to 27 vehicle collisions and made 4 DUI arrests, with an additional person arrested for failing to provide a specimen. Over 290 vehicles were stopped and checked at vehicle check points across the island. Since the operation began on 16 December, 70 persons have been prosecuted for various traffic offenses, including 10 for using a mobile phone while driving. Members of the public should expect additional vehicle checkpoints this week, as the RCIPS continues to encourage the public to practice safe driving behaviours.

“As we enter Christmas week, we would like to emphasise the importance of personal responsibility for all road users,” says Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks. “It’s your responsibility to plan ahead, whether you are attending a Christmas party or otherwise going out for a drink, to ensure that you are not drinking and driving. We have extra officers on the roads who are focusing on persons driving under the influence, speeding, or engaging in other dangerous driving practices. If you want to avoid being prosecuted over the holidays, you should take the necessary measures to avoid driving under the influence, and thus minimise the risks to you and others using the roadways.”