Captain Stéphane Hélie of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) of the Drummond MRC wishes you happy holidays and… good advice! @ Video credit Eric Beaupré / Vingt55 All rights reserved.
The accident occurred late in the evening, yesterday around 11:45 p.m., mentions Sergeant Camille Savoie, spokesman for the Sûreté du Québec, in an interview with Vingt55, when the 39-year-old driver involved in an accident contacted 911 to to request an emergency tow after a violent swerve.
According to Vingt55, the driver's incoherent comments during the call to 911 suggested the motives and causes of the accident. Indeed, when police arrived at the 5th Tier intersection in Drummondville, they discovered that the vehicle had crashed into a city pole and rolled several times, and the reasonable grounds for believing this were more than enough to cause the driver to veer into the ADA approved blow detection device.
He treats himself to a pretty expensive graduation gift with more than twice the legal alcohol limit.
The driver, who was still on the scene, refused transport by ambulance, but was surprised when he was asked to blow into the breathalyzer, confirming the police's suspicions, although the driver failed the breathalyzer test as well as his alcohol content of more than twice the legal limit, confirmed Sergeant Camille Savoie, spokesman for the Sûreté du Québec, during the interview with Vingt55.
The driver was released with an obligation to appear at the Drummondville Courthouse later to face charges of impaired driving.
A first conviction for drunk driving has significant consequences, including court costs, which generally amount to nearly $7,000 for all costs associated with the trial, for a first-offense and first-year guilty driver, and will be several Years of financial impact can be added to the criminal record, even for a first offense and conviction.
Alcohol or drugs while driving: Police officers from the Sûreté du Québec increase their operations and roadblocks in the Drummond MRC @ Photo credit Eric Beaupré / Vingt55 All rights reserved.
MRC Drummond Sûreté du Québec police officers are increasing their operations and roadblocks to target and intercept drivers whose ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs.
As reported by Vingt55, who has been involved in operations and roadblocks, the police are actually increasing the number of roadblocks and interventions at various locations in Drummondville.
The Sûreté du Québec recalls that its activity is also aimed at informing drivers and citizens about the risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol and ensuring that our roads are safe for other motorists during this period. Celebrations and family gatherings.
The campaign with the motto “If you drink, you don’t drive” is intended to make drivers aware of the risk of getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, even in small quantities. It is always preferable to provide an alternative solution for a safe return, such as using a designated driver, a taxi, public transport, a ride-hailing service or the hospitality of a loved one, said the Sûreté du Quebec (SQ) statement.