The Edmonton Police Service’s Curb the Danger program encourages concerned citizens to take the time to report erratic drivers to police via 911 or 377 on their mobile, who then quickly mobilize resources in an attempt to locate and remove intoxicated drivers from Edmonton streets.
“Those who have the propensity to drink and drive should remember that not only is EPS looking for you, the entire community continues to be vigilant. You could dramatically alter the lives of countless people by driving impaired,” says Barney Stevens, EPS Curb the Danger Program Coordinator. “Make a plan to get home safe. It’s not worth a life-time of heartache.”
The 2017 Curb the Danger numbers are as follows:
CURB THE DANGER STATISTICS FOR 2017
Stats: Curb the Danger 2017 and since its inception
| Calls | Letters | Intercepts | Impaired | Suspensions |
2017 | 9,355 | 627 | 2,725 | 562 | 316 |
Since inception - 2006 | 100,237 | 11,789 | 32,176 | 8,627 | 3,136 |
If you suspect a driver is impaired:
- Call 911 if it is safe to do so. Calling 911 in an emergency, or to report an impaired driver, is permitted while driving under the distracted driving law.
- Report the location, vehicle description, and license plate number.
- If possible, keep the vehicle in sight but do not attempt to chase the vehicle, or break the law to do so.