Bay Roberts RCMP conducted a number of checkpoints this weekend and found a number of violations under the Highway Traffic Act and a violation under the Criminal Code.
One driver was driving with a suspended driver's licence and owed approximately $28,000 in fines. Police suspected alcohol use and administered a roadside breath test on the driver. The man provided a breath sample that was above the provincial limit. He was issued a further driving suspension and was ordered to attend court to address his outstanding traffic fines. The vehicle was seized and impounded for 30 days. A passenger in the same vehicle was in breach of his court ordered curfew. He was arrested, charged with breaching a court order and was held for a court appearance. Two other drivers were operating with expired driver's licences and one driver was operating without valid registration.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.